WEBVTT

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We are very lucky to have such a
green campus with plenty of

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space for people and wildlife.

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The University is committed to
protecting, creating, and

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enhancing spaces for nature.

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The University's Grounds and
Gardens team have created

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numerous spaces for wildlife on
campus, including planting trees

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and hedgerows and creating new
wildflower meadows.

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These spaces provide valuable
habitat and food sources for

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wildlife using campus.

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There are lots of ways that you
can get outdoors and make a

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difference on campus, including
monthly Warwick Wombles litter

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picks which tidy our local
environment and protect wildlife

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from litter.

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There are regular species
surveys to help us increase our

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knowledge of the wildlife using
campus, including hedgehogs,

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birds and butterflies.

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We also run bug hotel making
sessions which provide food and

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shelter for invertebrates and
small mammals.

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Finally, there are monthly
lunchtime biodiversity walks

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which focus on specific species
and give you the opportunity to

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have a break from your studies.

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Here are our top three tips for
supporting biodiversity.

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First, volunteer for
conservation, such as by getting

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involved in the nature
Conservation volunteers on

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campus or supporting your local
Wildlife Trust.

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Second, it's four local green
spaces.

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There's plenty of these on
campus, and getting outside can

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boost your mental and visible
well-being.

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3rd, use the I Naturalist app.

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This app's great for identifying
and recording planting animal

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species, and you can use it on
campus and in your local area.