A buzz for biodiversity!
The University’s Biodiversity initiatives have finally been given the spotlight that they deserve! Sustainability Coordinator Hannah Bowey and the Environment Team’s summer sustainability interns have been meeting with…
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News, stories and events on biodiversity in St Andrews.
Tree-planting and bug hotels for Biodiversity
Tree-planting is becoming a frequent measure taken to increase the carbon captured from the atmosphere with the aim of reducing atmospheric CO2. As well as increasing carbon sequestration, it also provides a multitude…
A Hedgehog Friendly Campus
The University has achieved Bronze Accreditation from the British Hedgehog Society as part of its Hedgehog Friendly Campuses campaign. Judging is based on the provision and preservation of a hedgehog-friendly…
We need more deadwood
Deadwood is naturally occurring, consisting mainly of veteran trees, standing or dying trees, fallen logs and branches. This organic material has huge ecological value, playing a key role in maintaining a forest’s…
Creating Urban Meadows for Pollinators
The University is changing its grass management as a part of the 2035 Net Zero target. We aim to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing biodiversity. When we mow less and collect grass clippings, the grass grows…
All Go for Action on Climate Change
A staggering 98% of people who responded to the consultations on the University’s Environmental Strategy agreed that they were concerned about climate change, and 93% were positive to the vision that the University…
St Andrews Green Corridors: giving nature a helping hand
Last month, we spoke to Aisling Wallace, the newest member of the Environment Team and Transition University of St Andrews, about her role in managing the St Andrews Green Corridors project. Read on to find out what…
Guest Blog: Biodiversity Enhancement at the University of St Andrews
This week’s blog post comes to you from Nic Wells, one of Transition’s interns, as he introduces you to biodiversity at the University of St Andrews… As part of its sustainability policy, the University of St Andrews…