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October 25, 2021

Challenging times but what a transformation!

Our wonderful team of gardeners work very hard looking after and maintaining the 247 acres of diverse and beautiful grounds on Streatham Campus. This has […]

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October 18, 2021

Wood Habitats on Campus

We love to create wood habitats on campus as they are essential for wildlife and provide food and shelter for countless tiny invertebrates. The habitat […]

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October 18, 2021

Green Flag Award 2021-22 Winner!

We are delighted to announce that we have again successfully achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award for both our Streatham Campus and our St Luke’s […]

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August 6, 2021

Dealing with Ash Dieback at the University

Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is a fungal disease first recorded by the Forestry Commision in 2006 becoming prominent in the South East of England in […]

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August 5, 2021

Diseased tree upcycled into wildlife habitat tree stump and bird boxes

Unfortunately a diseased Ash tree behind the IAIS Building on Streatham Campus has had to be removed, but our Arb Team were keen to use […]

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July 15, 2021

More Wow Wildflowers!

The wildflower areas at St Luke’s Campus are looking fantastic.

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July 15, 2021

Wow Wildflowers!

The wildflowers at the Reed Hall beds are in flower and looking glorious. Last year we trialled having wildflowers instead of the customary formal planting […]

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April 19, 2021

Duck nesting in planter

We have discovered a duck nesting in one of the planters on the Forum North Piazza. Although this is very exciting, please keep your distance […]

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March 11, 2021

Our Arbmazing Arboriculture Manager!

This is our amazing Arboriculture Manager, Peter, standing in front of a row of Pinus radiata trees that he planted on campus 36 years ago […]

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February 23, 2021

‘Exeplore’ Podcast – grounds, gardening and green fingers

The University of Exeter has launched a official podcast called Exeplore and each episode will explore a different topic with students, staff and alumni; aiming […]

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