Grounds
To request support, including pest control and groundskeeping, contact the helpdesk at estateshelpdesk@sussex.ac.uk.
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The Grounds team takes great care to maintain, protect and support the natural heritage of our South Downs campus. The University of Sussex is home to approximately 158 species of birds and 32 species of mammal, including three social groups of badgers and several bat colonies.
We undertake various seasonal activities focused on maintaining our natural campus while ensuring it remains suitable for staff and student use, including:
- maintaining campus sports pitches
- landscaping and conservation, such as meadow development and woodland guides
- tree and shrub planting
- pest control
- tree maintenance and pruning
- grass cutting and footpath clearance
- snow and ice clearance during cold weather
- litter and leaf clearance in the autumn
The Grounds team also supports and works alongside Life Sciences researchers at the University, including extensive tree planting during the autumn and winter months based upon local tree survey data to supplement existing trees, supporting beehives and similar habitats on the western edge of campus.