Biodiversity Initiatives
NATURE POSITIVE
Queen’s University is committed to ensuring biodiversity is incorporated into Queen’s campus and activities.
The University aims to become a Nature Positive Campus with our Biodiversity Policy providing a road map to achieve this.
We have an extensive 100 acre estate which contains a range of habitats and species. It is the University's ongoing responsibility to protect and enhance biodiversity on campus for the benefit of our community, as well as the city of Belfast and beyond.
Aim 1: Exceeding legislation and statutory codes of practice in relation to biodiversity
Aim 2: Collating information to create campus-specific biodiversity database
Aim 3: Maintaining excellent grounds management practices
Aim 4: Working with community and environmental groups to enhance biodiversity
Biodiversity Initiatives
In 2021 the University became Supporters of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan in pursuit of enhancing biodiversity within Queen's campus.
The University has been awarded Green Flag since 2019 - becoming the first university in Northern Ireland to be recognised by the scheme.
Queen's are partners within the Million Trees for Belfast Initiative with over 600 trees planted in support of the initiative.
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Queen's have two allotment sites located on campus providing staff and students with the opportunity to get involved in growing their own food and enhancing biodiversity in their own area.
The Sustainability Team, and Grounds & Garden Team, host a range of opportunities to get our local community involved in biodiversity initiatives within our campus and beyond.
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