Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth, typically a measure of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem level. Biodiversity is an important component of sustainability, playing a vital role in supporting ecosystem services such as: climate change mitigation, maintaining healthy soils for food production, improved air quality and improved Quality of Life for users through the provision of green space for leisure, recreation and learning.  

It is because of these benefits, and the alarming rate of global biodiversity decline that the University of Huddersfield is committed to not only conserving but enhancing the environment around us. We will ensure a net gain in biodiversity on campus, and in the wider Huddersfield area by introducing and maintaining wildlife corridors to the wider urban and rural landscapes surrounding the University’s campus.  

What we’re doing 

There are a variety of initiatives taking place both on and off campus aimed at enhancing biodiversity and connecting people with nature. Take a look of some of the steps we have taken below: 

Hedgehog Friendly Campus logo

The HudHogs Hedgehog Friendly Campus campaign

Check out the work we've been doing to make campus Hedgehog friendly!

View of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal on campus

Planting on Campus

Take a look at the planting regimes that we're implementing on campus and across the student realm areas.

Allotment planters outside Schwann Building

Allotment Groups

We have an allotment groups at the University, check here to find our more or to get involved!

Woodland walk on campus along the canal

Green Walks

There are several short walks in nature in and around campus, see more here!

Ecological Appraisal Report

In 2021 JCA were commissioned by the University to undertake an ecological assessment of the Queensgate campus

Arboricultural Report

In 2021 JCA were commissioned to assess the trees on the Queensgate Campus

Promoting biodiversity across the University estate helps the University work towards goals 11, 14 and 15 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Promoting biodiversity across the University estate helps the University work towards goals 11, 14 and 15 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.