Regenerate the ecology of the campuses to mitigate biodiversity loss and the decline in ecosystem services, whilst supporting the use of our natural spaces for education, engagement, and wellbeing activities.
The University is fundraising to create a ‘river of
vegetation’ across the Canterbury campus, which will act as natural signposting
to flagship project areas: the Kent Community Oasis Garden and Diamond
Anniversary Orchard.
We aim to create a high amenity and pollen value trail that
acts as a wildlife corridor as well as an education tool, and foraging trail.
The 1st plants have been put in the ground, including a Parkwood Nuttery, medicinal trees at the sports centre and apple trees on central campus.
The project is still in its early days, with more info to
follow. Email us if you would like to be kept up to date with project
announcements.
The Canterbury Campus is 300 acres of woodland, grassland, amenity areas and ponds. The Landscape and Grounds Team are responsible for its management, however, we all have a role in protecting this space and the wildlife that we share it with. Please take some time to explore the campus (Coming soon - nature trail information) and make a note of what you see.
It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty, the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
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For conservation to be sustainable it can't be just about doing the actual conservation work, but doing it in a way that works for people and communities."
Natalia Crisanti.
Wilder Kent Awards - Gold Winners!
We are excited to announce that the University has been
awarded a gold at the Wilder Kent Awards 2023 run by Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT).
This award reflects the cumulative work of the Landscape and
Grounds Team, Sustainability Team, Conservation Society, Kent Community Oasis
Garden and BioBlitz Committee to deliver work across our campuses to support
and enhance our natural spaces for wildlife.
Read more about our win or hear about some
of our work in the episode 6 of the Talk on the Wild Side Podcast.
We have submitted our 2024 application and are looking forward to the results in Summer!
