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Scope
The team is tasked with creating and implementing a work plan of myriad projects and activities that deliver the highest environmental return on investment. Pulling on the expertise and jurisdictions of the members to put in place lasting foundations and enablers whilst meeting our ambitious goals.
Priority Target for 2030
Increase the surface of 'no mow' areas by 20%, using 2024 as baseline, by 2026.
"It is both my duty and passion to bring out the best in my team, inspired daily by the beauty and diversity of our campus grounds. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to care for what we have been entrusted with and ensure a sustainable, thriving environment for years to come."
Danny Bodewes - Assistant Director of Estates & Facilities - Chair of the Biodiversity Implementation Team
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Meet the team
Danny Bodewes - Assistant Director of Estates & Facilities
Responsible for delivering and providing strategic direction for facilities services within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, including overseeing the 15-strong grounds maintenance team, who ensure the campus grounds are well maintained while safeguarding and enhancing biodiversity.
Tom Everett - Landscape Manager
Responsible for ensuring campus grounds maintenance is customer-focused, efficient, and environmentally conscious, while managing the UEA’s biodiversity and countryside responsibilities, including delivery of the Green Infrastructure Strategy.
"My goal is to deliver a sustainable and biodiverse rich campus that can be treasured by our community and future generations."
Iain Barr - Professor of Field Ecology
Works at the School of Biology and his field ecology work is recognised beyond the UEA. When not on field trips, he is a key supporter, sounding board, and expert on all things campus.
"I love working in an environment as unique and varied as the UEA campus and believe that with the right focus and effort, we can contribute to the habitat maintenance and creation for our most vulnerable species."
Nadia El-Fakhri - Community & Biodiversity Coordinator
Work across university departments to coordinate biodiversity-related projects on campus and lead volunteer groups in practical conservation tasks.
“Through understanding our local ecology and engaging our community in hands-on conservation, I believe we all have a role to play in helping look after nature and collaboration is key to making a difference.”
Marie Kindberg - Environmental Manager
Responsible for managing and maintaining the UEA’s ISO accredited Environmental Management System (EMS) and the activities that support the system, including auditing and compliance monitoring.
“My goal is to make sure biodiversity project outcomes help drive improvement to how we manage the university's main environmental issues."
Neil Gosling - Assistant Landscape Manager
Responsible for executing the grounds maintenance plan and updating it to suit our changing needs.
"It's a source of great pride to be part of ensuring our lush and diverse campus thrives."
Student body representative
This position is currently vacant