Biodiversity
Learn about our grounds and some of the projects that contribute to our biodiversity. Discover how you can help to protect and preserve the biodiversity at the University.
The University of Liverpool grounds support a wide variety of habitats. Our ecological diversity includes: built urban environments, amenity land, woodlands, pastures, agricultural land, formally landscaped grounds and a botanic garden. Protecting these places conserves existing ecological and biodiversity resources on campus.
The goal of our Biodiversity Action Group is to be a species and habitat-rich campus. They help biodiversity thrive by improving the quality and management of our green spaces.
Ness Gardens
Ness Gardens hosts a diverse system of ecologies, making it a fascinating place to visit. Take a gardening course or creative workshop and receive a nationally recognised qualification from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
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Hedgehog friendly campus
We are a gold-accredited member of the Hedgehog-friendly campus scheme. This means we raise awareness of the plight of hedgehogs and improve habitats for them on campus.
Relaxed mowing regime
The University has reduced mowing for the three large grassland areas on the main campus. By reducing mowing, meadow vegetation will grow and support many plant and animal species.
Guild of Students
Get involved with biodiversity through the Guild of Students. The Guild hosts volunteering and social enterprise projects where people can learn new skills such as growing your own food, aquaponics and beekeeping!
Biodiversity supporting SDG 15
Sustainably combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss. Discover how our activities across all our research, teaching and campus operations support Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.