Designing Greener Futures: Incorporating Biodiversity into Educational Estates - Urban Green

The activity will be a presentation delivered by biodiversity specialists and experienced landscape architects to discuss how biodiversity and ecosystem services can be incorporated into educational premises, including schools and universities, to create greener, more sustainable estates. This involves a collaborative process between ecologists and design professionals, integrating habitat and species considerations whilst balancing the design and legislative requirements for the site. This process is supported by tools such as Urban Greening Factor, the Biodiversity Metric for Biodiversity Net Gain and the Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool. Benefits include more climate resilient estates, increased provision for wildlife and enhanced site user experience.