Construction and
Refurbishment
Biodiversity
Objective
The University campus features a rich variety of fauna and flora. However, we can
improve biodiversity further by looking for viable opportunities to enhance the
number and abundance of existing and new appropriate species, to secure their
long-term future within the Estate and to increase the use of the campus within our
educational programmes and research.
To improve the sustainability of University buildings across campus by
minimising their carbon footprint and use of resources.
Targets
• All new buildings and major refurbishments to meet BREEAM, very
good or equivalent
Action
• We will specify low-energy design features and services in our
design briefs, for both new build and refurbishment projects
Objective
To monitor and enhance the biodiversity of the University campus,
improving the provision of habitats and protecting sensitive species.
Action
• Develop and implement a Biodiversity Action Plan for the Campus
• Create a Woodland Management Plan for the Keele ‘lakes
and valleys’
Target achievement date
TBC - These are long term actions that require further
development before a target date can be set.
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• Develop and implement a sustainable design guide
Target achievement date
March 2016
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