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Biodiversity

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Enhancing biodiversity is an important part of Cardiff Met's commitment to sustainability, helping to create healthier ecosystems, support local wildlife, and provide opportunities for learning, wellbeing, and community engagement.


A green space in between trees on Cyncoed campus A green space in between trees on Cyncoed campus

Queenswood Restoration Project

Cardiff Met is undertaking restoration works to the Cyncoed woodland area by reintroducing native tree species, improving biodiversity, enhancing soil health and creating a more resilient ecosystem for the future. The Estate will continue to manage the woodland to encourage natural regeneration and protect existing mature trees.

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Habitat Enhancement

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Bird boxes are being built from repurposed wood
Wooden bird box in a wooded area
Deadwood habitats will be created to support insects, fungi, and birds
Rotting wood with fungi on a woodland floor
We are growing native wildflowers
A collection of colourful wildflowers growing in long grass
We are supporting our local pollinators with bee boxes
Wooden bee boxes with an open front
Acorns on a tree on a sunny day Acorns on a tree on a sunny day

Supporting Oak Regeneration

This autumn, fallen acorns will be collected from existing mature oaks and planted to support oak regeneration. Using locally sourced acorns will help to maintain the woodland's genetic identity and support resilience to climate change.

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A green space on a sunny day on Cardiff Met campus A green space on a sunny day on Cardiff Met campus

Cardiff Met's Biodiversity Policy

Read our Biodiversity Policy
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Education for Sustainable Development
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Energy and Carbon
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Environmental Research
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Students' Union
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Sustainability Engagement
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Sustainable Food
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Travel and Transport
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Waste Management
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Other Aspects
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