A microforest in central Helsinki
This proposal will be implemented, i.e., it will be an OmaStadi project!
The project will participate in the co-creation process in spring 2026, and the details such as the precise location may still change.
Information
Number (ID)
2461
Area
Southern Helsinki
Theme
Parks and nature
Budget
€150,000
Maintenance costs
€30,000
Amount of votes
555 pcs
Creation time
06.02.2026
The proposals may be refined by the city after the vote, for example regarding location or method of implementation. Similar proposals are consolidated into a single proposal.
Proposal
Summary
Plant a carbon‑sequestering microforest in Helsinki to support both environmental sustainability and public health.
Proposal description
Cities like Kotka and Keraava have joined other world cities in planting microforests because studies have shown how helpful they can be for public health and environment.
It would be amazing to have a microforest in downtown Helsinki.
Read more in this report by Aalto university: https://www.aalto.fi/fi/uutiset/suomen-ensimmainen-hiilensidontaa-tukeva-mikrometsa-istutettu-keravalle
Ehdotuksen kohderyhmä
Everyone
Mikä asia paranee, jos ehdotus toteutetaan?
Public health and environment
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