Sustainable Development Unit has launched the first phase of the Biodiversity Monitoring Project in April 2024. To continue to collect ecological data on campus, which is important for future biodiversity management plans, we are excited to launch the second phase in the new year.
The project encourages anyone, whether you are a complete starter or expert, to join.
This project aims to:
- Encourage campus-wide engagement with the natural environment
- Deepen students’ and staff’s understanding of flora and fauna on campus
- Monitor and document flora and fauna on campus, which helps generate data for future biodiversity management plans.
Project location: Avery Hill Campus (see map here). You can take an intercampus bus from Greenwich or Medway.
Project date: October 2024 - August 2025
Target group: University of Greenwich staff and students
What will I gain from taking part?
- You will learn about nature, be able to recognise and monitor a range of species
- You will spend time outdoors, getting fresh air and a bit of exercise
- You will make new friends
- And you will help us understand better the richness of the nature we have at Avery Hill which will help us create the plans to protect it.
Schedule
Monitoring activities will take place bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 12-2pm. Depending on the weather and season, monitoring will include birds, mammals, aquatic life, bees, butterflies, etc.
Requirements
Participants can choose the sessions they want to join, but we encourage joining as many as possible to learn more about biodiversity.
How to apply
For students, the project is part of the Green Ambassador Programme. Please read more about the programme and apply for the role here by 6 October 11:59pm.
For Staff, please fill out this form by 16 October, 11:59pm.
We will add you to a Teams group for communication. Any questions please contact sustainability@gre.ac.uk
