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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 […]

Exeter University, Grounds, insects, Streatham Campus, Tree stump, University of Exeter, Upcycling, Wildlife habitat by Mark
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 […]

Exeter University, Grounds, insects, recycling, Streatham Campus, Tree stump, University of Exeter, Upcyclling, Wildlife habitat by Mark
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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February 10, 2021

Update on biological control treatment of Mealybugs

An update and photos from Drew, one of our amazing Horticultural Apprentices, on the biological treatment being carried out on the Ficus trees in The […]

Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Biological control, Exeter University, Grounds, Indoor plants, No pesticides, Predator insects, Streatham Campus, trees, University of Exeter by Mark
February 8, 2021

Ghostly going ons?

Ghostly going ons in The Forum? Don’t worry our Ficus trees haven’t turned into huge ghosts! The trees have a Mealybug infestation, so we are […]

Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Biological control, Exeter University, Grounds, Indoor plants, No pesticides, Predator insects, Streatham Campus, trees, University of Exeter by Mark
January 19, 2021

New Research – big bumblebees learn locations of best flowers

Big bumblebees take time to learn the locations of the best flowers, new research shows. Meanwhile smaller bumblebees – which have a shorter flight range and […]

Exeter University, Grounds, plants, Research, University of Exeter by Mark

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