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Improving wildlife diversity and green areas on campus

The main priority is to increase biodiversity in Portsmouth. Some areas that needs attention are: - Near Burnaby and Dennis Sciama there are empty planters and trees in large empty pits. These areas could be filled with plants are flowers. - Outside of Richmond Building there are various trees amidst a great deal of paving. These pits are not planted. - Between the library and Ravelin, there is a huge area of paving. The trees do not have enough soil at their disposal. - The area around the library has a lot of empty beds where flowers could be planted.

Petition submitted by on Feb 7, 2024

This petition is in the Passed State

This petition has been passed and will be actioned ASAP.

How Will This Idea Benefit Students?

Why caring?

- By planting more flowers and trees, and by having more green areas, the soil will be able to absorb storm water, air pollution, and carbon.

- Our planet has a biodiversity emergency. There is far too much concrete in cities.

- Having more green area will increase the number of insects and birds (both hugely in decline).

- 25% of all biodiversity is in the soil.

How Can The Union Achieve This?

How can the university help?

1. By planting tree pits with native flowers

2. By enlarging tree-pits

3. By depaving areas around trees

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This petition has passed

Apr 15, 2024

The petition has been passed. Please continue checking this page for updates on its progress.
Petition in review

Feb 13, 2024

This petition will now be reviewed at the next Student Council. You can find the date on the Meetings section of the HYS platform.
Petition needs Backers to Continue

Feb 7, 2024

This petition needs 15 student backers by 15:43 6th Mar 2024 to proceed.

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