In New Jersey, Benefits Bloom in Tiny Forests The New York Times spoke with experts and miniforest practitioners around Deleware and New Jersey, including Northeast Miniforest Summit keynote speaker, Dr. Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park. “The downsides are few, and the potential benefits could be large.” Dr. Tallamy said. Because the forests start with small seedlings and require little maintenance after the first few years, he said, microforests are one of the cheapest options for boosting nature and biodiversity in cities.
Posted: August 1, 2025