Serenity Forest
A tranquil and nourishing space for hospital patients and the local community.
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Serenity Forest is an ambitious project that brings together Louis Vuitton, Möet & Chandon, and Cadogan Estate, furthering their collaborative efforts to ‘rewild’ the heart of London with SUGi.
Located on Chelsea Square, adjacent to the Royal Brompton and Royal Marsden hospitals, this project transforms an unloved, concrete space into a thriving forest that provides nourishment to hospital patients and local residents - as well as to native flora and fauna.
Through the revival and preservation of biodiversity in the locality, Serenity Forest also serves as an important Nature hub within London, and will continue to do so for years to come.
Forest Maker
James Godfrey-Faussett
Forest Partner
Forest Design
There are seating areas dotted throughout the forest, providing a place where visitors can take in the sights and sounds of Nature and witness biodiversity return to the bustling city. Serenity Forest acts as a vital respite, particularly important for hospital patients and staff who spend large proportions of their day indoors.
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The Urban Heat Island Effect is affecting cities more and more each year and temperatures in urban areas can go up to 12 degrees hotter. This can be reduced and prevented by planting urban forests like this. We collected the air temperatures on an unusually hot day in June at Serenity Forest and saw amazing results.
Forest Report: 2024
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The forest has seen very good growth this year, with the tallest maples now nearly four meters tall! We have seen lots of invertebrate activity in the spring, and later, in the autumn, an abundance of fruit growing on the trees.
The local residents and workers frequently use the steps by the forest as a place to sit down and rest among nature. Patients from the nearby hospital have likewise been enjoying the forest as a place of respite and recharging in nature.
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Forest Report: 2023
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While still young, this forest has a fantastic survival rate of 95%. Being planted under the canopy of the mature plane trees means that water access for the young saplings is an issue, so some trees are showing a little water stress. However, this forest has never received irrigation, so all in all, resilience will be good.
Planting: November 2022
“Serenity Forest will be a sanctuary in the heart of London. Located opposite a central London hospital, it is hoped the mix of native flowering trees will bring a little peace and nature-based sensory experiences to the area.”
James Godfrey-Faussett, SUGi Lead Forest Maker
Other Forests Nearby
Holy Trinity Brompton - Natura Nostra Forest
Paving a green path for biodiversity in Central London.
St Luke's — Natura Nostra Forest
Embracing Nature to reconnect community.
Heritage Forest
A sanctuary in the heart of London.
