FAQ's

What is happening on campus in regard to biodiversity issues?

Recently the University Biodiversity Working Group has been reformed, which seeks to monitor and further develop specific sites on campus to protect wildlife and encourage biodiversity in an urban location. One priority of the Group will be to form a 'Biodiversity Action Plan' for the University, integrating input from different departments, offices and student groups. The plan will outline the current status of 'green spaces' on campus, and put forward a strategy for their sustainable management.

Where are the biodiversity spots located on campus?

The Wildlife Garden can be found just off Meston Walk on campus, with access from the steps at Crombie and Johnston Halls. The site is currently being established, with plans for a path to be put in.

A biodiversity spot is currently being created at the Arboretum, located at the back of the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens. There are also plans for teaching staff from the MacRobert Building to re-establish a wildflower meadow in the open lawn beside the building. Further information and directions to the sites will be given as their work progresses.

Are there any student groups active in this area?

As part of AUSA, the Environment and Ethics committee have the responsibility to represent students views on the environment and biodiversity on campus.
Both the Conservation Society and the Student Wildlife Association of Grampian (SWAG) regularly work on projects related to biodiversity, both on and off campus. They welcome any enquires, and can be contacted at the Conservation Society and SWAG. If you would be interested in helping out at the weekly meetings of the Wildlife Garden, please contact the project coordinator Paul Egan.

What legislation exists to encourage biodiversity on the local scale?

Current legislation on biodiversity can be found by clicking here.