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1 Yorkshire in Bloom Summer 2015 Portfolio UOB Summer Portfolio 2015 estates and facilities

Yorkshire in bloom Introduction Introduction The University of Bradford first entered the Yorkshire in Bloom competition in 2006, initially entering the School of Management Site which was awarded a

We did not enter the competition in 2008/9 due to extensive building works being carried out on site which had a major impact on the grounds.

2 Yorkshire in bloom Introduction Introduction The University of Bradford first entered the Yorkshire in Bloom competition in 2006, initially entering the School of Management Site which was awarded a bronze medal. In the two years that followed 2007/8 we received the silver medal for the School of Management site. We did not enter the competition in 2008/9 due to extensive building works being carried out on site which had a major impact on the grounds. We decided in 2010/11 to enter both City Campus and School of Management sites for the first time, with the belief that the entry would give us a guideline for future grounds planning and received a Silver gilt award. In 2011/12 we decided to again enter both sites and learn from the advice given, which was to produce a portfolio with a selection of the memorable moments that capture the changing seasons and our achievements throughout the year. We believed that we could create a better area for staff, students and the local community. In 2012/13 we gained the Gold award and Chairman's award for both sites this was followed up in 2013 with a second gold award. In 2014 we again achived gold award, overall catorgary award and environmental quality award. This was our third consecutive gold award and demonstraits the on going commitment to the grounds by the grounds team. At present both sites are run by a team of five in house gardeners. We encourage staff, students, the local community and schools to get involved and reap the rewards of our produce. Funding for the maintenance of the grounds is provided through Estates and Facilities annual budget. This year we have mentored a local primary school and entered them into this years Yorkshire in Bloom. 2

Summer 2015 Portfolio Record of Events June 2014 Weed killing, watering baskets, mowing, strimming, filming of student tours, takeover Laisteridge Lane site.

August 2014 Mulching Beds, weeding, watering, Claire Terrace preparation, pruning hedgerows. September 2014 Collect Lavender to give out to student freshers, scarify and aerate lawns.

3 Summer 2015 Portfolio Record of Events June 2014 Weed killing, watering baskets, mowing, strimming, filming of student tours, takeover Laisteridge Lane site. July 2014 Mowing, pruning, Yorkshire in Bloom judging, working in bee hives, Vice-Chancellor walks around grounds, degree days. August 2014 Mulching Beds, weeding, watering, Claire Terrace preparation, pruning hedgerows. September 2014 Collect Lavender to give out to student freshers, scarify and aerate lawns. October 2014 Campus open day, plant winter bedding, YIB presentation award. Dig together week November 2014 Attended fruit growing courses at Harlow Carr, fruit tree pruning, tree and bulb planting day with students. December 2014 Erect Christmas trees, gritting campus, pruning. January 2015 Tree surveying, shrubbery work, gritting. March 2015 Prepare lawns, moss killer scarify, spike, gritting and open day. Wild about gardens week Crocus bulb planting April 2015 Create new flower beds at Heaton Mount, mulch beds with own compost. Create 4 new vegetable patches and soft fruit area May 2015 Summer bedding and baskets and wild seeds around campus record of events 3

4 Yorkshire in bloom Areas of achievement areas of achievement Horticultural Achievement The Green (Sustainable Student Village) - This area has been planted with nature in mind with flowering shrubs and includes an urban pond, which has attracted a family of wild ducks. School of Health s medicinal herb garden - Some of the herbs planted here include rosemary, sage, lavender and thyme. Wildflowers have been planted in various areas for future proposed landscaping of the campus and to provide more spots for our honey bees. We continue to cut down on our shrub bed maintenance as encouraged by Yorkshire in Bloom judges by mulching large areas, using our own mulch from our food waste composter as well as the grounds leaf mould and green waste. A university policy was introduced five years ago where all new planting on campus should only be native, fruit-bearing or nectar-producing species. As a result of this, we continue to maintain four hives, producing the university s own honey. As well as our resident moorhens, herons are now frequent visitors to the pond at the School of Management campus, indicating that the pond is now much healthier. A new fruit bed was introduced, and is managed by students. Created new orchard with local school by the artificial pitches Created vegetable plot on campus. Application for Green Flag Award. Part of Keep Britain Tidy. Creation of Allotments, accessible garden and Sensory Garden. Environmental Responsibility Extra bird and bat boxes were introduced last year in a quieter part of the campus. This has various nest boxes and bird feeding stations and we have also introduced hedgehog houses. Both sites continue to make use of the compost produced from food waste created on site. We have a Rocket composter on each site which collectively compost over 1.5 tonnes of food waste each month. This eliminates the university s need to purchase compost and reduces the amount of organic waste sent to landfill. Community Participation At the School of Management campus, we have extended the staff volunteer garden, utilising the space for growing fruit and vegetables. An outside volunteer group continues to help to clear out our urban pond at the School of Management. This has been a real success. We have a student volunteer group which we have given a small area on the city campus where they grow fruit, vegetables and herbs and tend to it on a weekly basis. Held volunteer butterfly and bird surveys. Created a native hedgerow using a volunteer day to the boundary of campus. 4

Summer 2015 Portfolio Bright building biodiverse roof garden The Biodiverse Roof Garden to the new Bright Building provides both an educational resource to the

Planting to the western end includes a native Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Meadow area supplemented with an Annual Cornfield Mix to provide an additional

A small pond planted with native Marginals and Aquatics such as Marsh Marigold, Water Mint, Flag Irises, Rush and Sedge, provides an additional habitat and

5 Summer 2015 Portfolio Bright building biodiverse roof garden The Biodiverse Roof Garden to the new Bright Building provides both an educational resource to the new sustainable enterprise centre, and a new species rich habitat for wildlife. Planting to the western end includes a native Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Meadow area supplemented with an Annual Cornfield Mix to provide an additional burst of colour during its first year. A small pond planted with native Marginals and Aquatics such as Marsh Marigold, Water Mint, Flag Irises, Rush and Sedge, provides an additional habitat and source of drinking water for wildlife. Planting beds to the eastern end of the Roof Garden comprise of a matrix of Sedums, Grasses, and herbs such as Wild Marjoram, and Thyme. Bird feeding and watering tables, and ladybird houses have also been provided, as well as piles of pebbles and rolls of hemp rope as further invertebrate and insect habitats. areas of achievement 5

Yorkshire in bloom Bright building and stem building - biodiverse landscape areas of achievement The planting around the

Flowering Ornamental Shrubs including Lavender, He-be, Sedum and Buddliea provide a source of pollen for bees and

Berrying ornamental plants such as Viburnum, Skimmia, Mahonia and Cotoneaster provide fruit and berries for birds.

Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Mix and an Annual Cornfield Mix.

6 Yorkshire in bloom Bright building and stem building - biodiverse landscape areas of achievement The planting around the newly completed Bright Centre and STEM building include a variety of habitats for wildlife. Flowering Ornamental Shrubs including Lavender, He-be, Sedum and Buddliea provide a source of pollen for bees and butterflies. Berrying ornamental plants such as Viburnum, Skimmia, Mahonia and Cotoneaster provide fruit and berries for birds. Evergreen shrubs such as Juniper, Bamboos, Hebes, Escallonia will eventually provide some dense winter ground foraging cover for birds. To the north of the Bright Centre is a large sloping Biodiverse area which will be seeded in Spring 2014 with a native Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Mix and an Annual Cornfield Mix. This combined with the planting of the new flowering and fruit bearing trees such as Wild Cherry, Bird Cherry, Crab Apple, Rowan, Amelanchier, and native Beech hedges will provide a rich haven for wildlife and an educational resource. Tree trunks and plies of brash will also be added to provide habitats for insects and invertebrates. Once the wildflowers have established there is potential to create a mown access paths through the meadow. 6

Summer 2015 Portfolio Atrium landscape terrace The newly landscaped seating space outside

wildlife attracting flowering and berrying climbers including Honeysuckles, Rose,

Edible climbers comprise Vine varieties, and Morella Cherry 'Fans' - (the choice being

Sun catching plant beds to the south of the space include a small Specimen Fig tree, and

In spring 2014 some perpetual Strawberries will be planted to the three Steel Tree

7 Summer 2015 Portfolio Atrium landscape terrace The newly landscaped seating space outside the Atrium completed in January 2014 includes 'Living Green retaining walls' planted with wildlife attracting flowering and berrying climbers including Honeysuckles, Rose, Jasmine, Clematis, Pyracantha, Chaenomles and Ceanothus trained onto wires. Edible climbers comprise Vine varieties, and Morella Cherry 'Fans' - (the choice being restricted by the north and east aspects). Sun catching plant beds to the south of the space include a small Specimen Fig tree, and a herb area planted with Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Mint,Thyme and a Bay Laurel Cone. In spring 2014 some perpetual Strawberries will be planted to the three Steel Tree Planters. areas of achievement Spring bulbs such as Daffodils, Snowdrops, Crocuses and Iris reticulata will provide a splash of early spring colour in the shrub beds. 7

Yorkshire in bloom areas of achievement Bright building sunspace The planting species

but they will actively improve the air quality and hydration levels within the whole

8 Yorkshire in bloom areas of achievement Bright building sunspace The planting species within the Sunspace has all been specially selected for the environment which they will be growing in. By adopting a "Right Plant Right Place" principle the plants will not only thrive and grow but they will actively improve the air quality and hydration levels within the whole building. This process is essential to help maintain a healthy learn-ing environment as it has been proven that indoor air quality can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. 8

Summer 2015 Portfolio Grounds Team areas of achievement The

chairman of Yorkshire in Bloom Your Fresh Pickings The grounds

campus and we've been showcasing these on the Your Fresh

The stand has visited the Richmond Building Atrium and the

It will be stopping by Student Central soon, before coming

All the pickings are free to staff and stu-dents and we

There is a whole range of fruits grown on City Campus that are

9 Summer 2015 Portfolio Grounds Team areas of achievement The universities grounds Team with Mr Brendan Mowforth the chairman of Yorkshire in Bloom Your Fresh Pickings The grounds team grow a large range of herbs, fruits and vegetables on campus and we've been showcasing these on the Your Fresh Pickings stand. The stand has visited the Richmond Building Atrium and the School of Management Atrium. It will be stopping by Student Central soon, before coming home to Estates & Facilities. All the pickings are free to staff and stu-dents and we encourage you to pick your own! There is a whole range of fruits grown on City Campus that are perfect for making jam? We have gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, strawberries and cherries! To make sure these tasty fruits don t go to waste, we're running jam fruit picking sessions. The grounds team also run regular nature trails. 9

10 Yorkshire in bloom The Nature Trail areas of achievement 1 Student Central Orchard We ve got various types of heritage apples, pears and greengage keeping old species alive. Rows of lavender have been planted together with crab apple trees which attract bees. The old stone horse trough has been repositioned and planted with herbs for staff and students to pick. 2 Longside Edible Planting The site has been planted with lots of edible species such as gooseberries and blackcurrants which are quickly picked by staff and students during fruiting season! These are grown alongside lavender, sage and rosemary as well as apple and damson trees and other various wildlifeattracting shrubs and wildflower borders. 3 Forest Garden The idea of a forest garden refers to a garden structured like a woodland, with multiple layers of mostly perennial plants that have multiple uses and interact in beneficial ways. In line with the University s planting policy, this proposal contains a diverse range of edible plants as well as plants with wildlife benefits. 4 Amphitheatre The centre of the campus was created to form a perfect amphitheatre to be used for leisure studies and many other student activities. This area contains many tree species including the Ginko, Known as a living fossil, the Ginkgo biloba is one of the world s oldest living tree species: it was around 350 million years ago. 5 Student Central Veg Beds Consisting of three areas that are planted with verities of fruit and vegetables for student use. 6 Wildflower This area is divided into two by a walkway contains one side perennial wildflower mix and the other half consists of a annual mix which has a different colour theme every year 7 Stem Building The planting around the newly completed Bright Building and STEM Building include a variety of habitats for wildlife. Flowering Ornamental Shrubs including Lavender, Hebe, Sedum and Buddliea provide a source of pollen for bees and butterflies. Berrying ornamental plants such as Viburnum, Skimmia, Mahonia and Cotoneaster provide fruit and berries for birds. Evergreen shrubs such as Juniper, Bamboos, Hebes, and Escallonia will eventually provide some dense winter ground foraging cover for birds. 8 The Green Student Village This area is the University s Sustainable Student Village. The site has been designed and landscaped with nature in mind, consisting grassed areas, a wildflower border, shrubberies and native trees. There is an urban pond which attracted our first family of wild ducks in the first year of opening in There are bird nesting sites and 6 bat boxes built into the sides of the blocks. 9 The Sedum Roof Norcroft Centre The Sedum roof covers an area of 100m2 and provides the building with a natural thermal insulation and noise reduction as well as providing habitat for animals, birds and insects 10 Bright Building Biodiversity Roof Garden The biodiverse Roof Garden to the new Bright Building provides both an educational resource to the new sustainable enterprise centre, and a new species rich habitat for wildlife. Planting to the western end includes a native Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Meadow area supplemented with an Annual Cornfield Mix to provide an additional burst of colour during its first year. A small pond planted with native marginals and Aquatics such as Marsh Marigold, Water Mint, Flag Irises, Rush and Sedge, provides an additional habitat and source of drinking water for wildlife 11 Bright Building Sunspace The planting species within the Sunspace have all been specially selected for the environment in which they will be growing. By adopting a Right Plant Right Place principle the plants will not only thrive and grow but they will actively improve the air quality and hydration levels within the whole building. This process is essential to help maintain a healthy learning environment as it has been proven that indoor air quality can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. 10

Summer 2015 Portfolio 12 Atrium The newly landscaped seating space outside the Atrium includes Living Green retaining walls planted with wildlife attracting flowering and berrying climbers including

Edible climbers comprise Vine varieties, and Morella Cherry Fans - (the choice being restricted by the north and east aspects).

A medicinal herb garden has been planted to coincide with the opening of the School of Health in the summer of 2011.

11 Summer 2015 Portfolio 12 Atrium The newly landscaped seating space outside the Atrium includes Living Green retaining walls planted with wildlife attracting flowering and berrying climbers including Honeysuckles, Rose, Jasmine, Clematis, Pyracantha, Chaenomles and Ceanothus trained onto wires. Edible climbers comprise Vine varieties, and Morella Cherry Fans - (the choice being restricted by the north and east aspects). 13 School of Health Herb Garden This is a quiet area for people to sit and rest; planted with local wildlife in mind, a small pond and a native hedge. A medicinal herb garden has been planted to coincide with the opening of the School of Health in the summer of Various herbs have been planted here which hold healing qualities such as fennel, lavender, parsley, peppermint, sage, rosemary, chives and thyme. 14 Peace Garden This is a quiet area on campus designed for people to sit and rest planted with local wildlife in mind and containing a small water feature. 15 Accessible allotments A new garden created in 2015 for both staff and student to include an allotment and sensory garden. It has been designed to include plants that represent the senses touch, taste, smell and sound; all areas are accessible for all. The student community growing area includes growing plots which are managed and maintained by student groups this area also forms part of the university s latest orchard. 16 Bees This patch is also home to our apiary which houses four beehives and produces local University honey. A part of this surrounding area has been given to the Peace Studies department who have designed and planted species which will supply food sources for the bees nearby. 17 Shearbridge Orchard Planted by a local school as part of the universities commitment to local engagement. We ve got various types of heritage apples, pears and greengage keeping old species alive. We have also included the established green wall which supports the muga pitches 18 Pemberton Walk During the summer months this area is a showcase of summer bedding plants and colourful flower basket displays and window boxes. There is also an area for rose bushes, selected for their beauty and highly fragrant scents. We have a new proposal for this area which will include soft fruits and herbs. 19 Bulb and Memorial Garden An area dedicated to the planting of memorial trees and planted in memory of passed students and staff with a vast amount of spring bulbs. 20 Pemberton Nature Area This is the University s oasis - a small section of woodland left to nature with very little interference from our grounds staff. We have added bird boxes and an insect hotel made from recycled materials. The grassed area is dedicated to spring bulb plants and is increased every year by first year student volunteers planting daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and bluebells. 21 Rocket Composter The Rocket composter composts all university food waste, producing 2 tonnes of top quality compost per month. It takes two weeks to pass through the composter and is matured in the bays opposite, before using on the campus grounds. Fruit & Veg Areas We encourage students and staff to take advantage of the edible campus by providing a wide variety of indigenous fruit, vegetables and herbs on campus. areas of achievement 11

Yorkshire in bloom The Nature Trail Student Central Longside Lane Orchard

Pemberton walk 21 Fruit & Veg Areas Rocket Composter SHEARBRIDGE ROAD

2 4 1 Student Central 5 21 J B Priestley Building P 2 Pemberton walk 15

20 Pemberton Nature Area Sports Centre Chesham Building B Wing Pemberton

12 Yorkshire in bloom The Nature Trail Student Central Longside Lane Orchard Edible Planting Forest Garden Amphitheatre areas of achievement Pemberton walk 21 Fruit & Veg Areas Rocket Composter SHEARBRIDGE ROAD Phoenix Building SW Block Phoenix Building NE Block Theatre in the Mill P Student Central 5 21 J B Priestley Building P 2 Pemberton walk 15 GREAT HORTON ROAD Pemberton Building Chesham Building C Wing 18 P P P 20 Pemberton Nature Area Sports Centre Chesham Building B Wing Pemberton walk 14 H 19 Bulb and Memorial Garden 18 Pemberton Walk 17 Shearbridge Orchard 16 Bees 12

Summer 2015 Portfolio Student CentralVeg Wild

Green Student Village P 0 19 P Ashfield Building 10

Student Village IPI Building 8 9 TUMBLING HILL

Sedum Roof Norcroft Centre Bright Building

Richmond Building Workshop Block Horton Building D

Building Sunspace orton Building A Wing Peace

ROAD 15 Accessible allotments 14 Peace Garden 13

13 Summer 2015 Portfolio Student CentralVeg Wild Flower The STEM Building 5 Beds 6 Meadow 7 8 The Green Student Village P 0 19 P Ashfield Building STEM Bright Building NORCROFT BROW Sustainable Student Village IPI Building 8 9 TUMBLING HILL STREET Norcroft Centre ICT Haria Tower 9 10 The Sedum Roof Norcroft Centre Bright Building Biodiversity Roof Garden areas of achievement Richmond Building Workshop Block Horton Building D Wing P 12 Atrium Richmond Building 11 Bright Building Sunspace orton Building A Wing Peace Garden 13 Richmond Building Link Block GREAT HORTON ROAD 15 Accessible allotments 14 Peace Garden 13 School of Health Herb Garden 12 Atrium Pemberton walk Pemberton walk Pemberton walk Pemberton walk 13

14 Yorkshire in bloom Management Centre areas of achievement Fox on the paddock Emm Lane grounds Emm Lane grounds Emm Lane grounds 14

Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year Spring flowers

in this area Tulips planted as part of a student engagement

15 Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year Spring flowers outside the Phoenix building a mixture of viola, pansies and prim-roses. This was the first time the department had undertaken planting in this area Tulips planted as part of a student engagement many braved the bad weather to assist in the planting Review of the Past Year Primulas and viola outside Student Central 15

16 Yorkshire in bloom Wild flowers on campus Review of the Past Year 16

17 Summer 2015 Portfolio The Apiary Review of the Past Year 17

18 Yorkshire in bloom Fruit Planting Review of the Past Year 18

Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year We had a very successful bulb planting event to celebrate Dig Together Day on 23rd November.

It is a local charitable initiative between the University of Bradford, Yorkshire Cancer research, T&A, and the Sovereign Healthcare trust.

learnt how to make a insect house Review of the Past Year Gardeners, Peter Winn and Robert Ideson continue to lead the Biodiversity Campus Tour wonderfully, showing off the campus

19 Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year We had a very successful bulb planting event to celebrate Dig Together Day on 23rd November. In the local school children helped us plant crocus bulbs as part of the universities commitment to the Bradford crocus cancer appeal. It is a local charitable initiative between the University of Bradford, Yorkshire Cancer research, T&A, and the Sovereign Healthcare trust. As part of our Wild about gardens week we invited local school children to help plant fruit trees in the new orchard we then went onto learn about different habitats for bugs and learnt how to make a insect house Review of the Past Year Gardeners, Peter Winn and Robert Ideson continue to lead the Biodiversity Campus Tour wonderfully, showing off the campus and the work of the grounds team. The six members of staff taking part learnt all about the planting that s happening around campus providing food for humans and animals. We ve now got a herb garden, orchard, Italian garden, allotment area, Gooseberries and Plum trees, ponds, bats and birds of many kinds on site. 19

Yorkshire in bloom Raised Bed Garden Planters Review of the Past Year The sensory/accessible

staff, especially for those with disabilities, The innovative raised garden beds for

suitable for children s use and allow scope for creativity and fit in well with the

The layout of raised garden beds helps foster social interaction between gardeners, while the

20 Yorkshire in bloom Raised Bed Garden Planters Review of the Past Year The sensory/accessible garden is wheelchair friendly, designed to provide horticultural therapy for students and staff, especially for those with disabilities, The innovative raised garden beds for accessible gardening allow users to reach all the cultivation area, the units are also suitable for children s use and allow scope for creativity and fit in well with the universities STEM project. The layout of raised garden beds helps foster social interaction between gardeners, while the work itself improves fitness and acts as a liaison between the senses of touch, sight and smell. Flowers, herbs, vegetables and even small fruits can be grown, thanks to the generous volume of soil 20

Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year The Grounds team

Blue Peter presenter Chris Collins We had a bulb planting event on

school were invited to join us in wild about gardens were they

houses Student union joined in on the bulb planting week were over

21 Summer 2015 Portfolio Review of the Past Year The Grounds team support a community event in centenary square Brad-ford along side Blue Peter presenter Chris Collins We had a bulb planting event on campus with the Italian rugby union world cup team Foxhill primary school were invited to join us in wild about gardens were they planted bulbs, trees, spring bedding plants and insect habitat houses Student union joined in on the bulb planting week were over 3500 different kinds of bulbs were planted by students, staff and community members 21

22 Yorkshire in bloom Newly sown wild flowers in the new orchard Review of the Past Year We love bees. We have 250k on campus. We grow wild flowers to keep them buzzing! 22

Summer 2015 Portfolio Biodiversity area Review of the

of approximately thirty semi-mature trees.

campestre, hornbeam, variegated poplar Populus sp.

edge in the following species order, ivy, nettle Urtica

23 Summer 2015 Portfolio Biodiversity area Review of the Past Year This area is largely defined by a small copse of approximately thirty semi-mature trees. Species include sycamore, willow, field maple Acer campestre, hornbeam, variegated poplar Populus sp. and an edging of hawthorn Crataegus monogyna and guelder rose Vibunum opulus. The ground vegetation grades from the centre out to the edge in the following species order, ivy, nettle Urtica dioica and dock Rumex sp. grading from the centre to the edge. The copse is surrounded by managed amenity grassland, which in places is steeply sloped. The are also contains Hedgehog boxes, Bat boxes, Bird Boxes and insect boxes. 23

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LILAC Housing: Site Management Plan

LILAC Housing: Site Management Plan Prepared by: Joe Atkinson. Date: 30/10/2011 Version 1.0 Relevant Legislation & Policy Conservation Regulations 1994, 2007, 2009, 2010 Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981;