University of Glasgow Takes Environmental Initiative: Plants New Forest at Cohnco Farm

Colleagues from across the University came together to celebrate the planting of the final trees at the site. The new forest will enhance biodiversity at the farm and surrounding area. The planting of the forest is a step towards the University’s ongoing mission to be a world-leading institution on sustainability.

Dr David Duncan, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, said: “Cochno Farm is the University’s centre for veterinary teaching and research and is increasingly vital for our work on environmental sustainability.

“Projects such as this tree planting not only contribute to sustainability through carbon sequestration, but provide a living laboratory for any future research related to sustainability.”

Dr Roddy Yarr, Director of Sustainability, said: “The planting of 20,000 trees at Cochno Farm is an important step towards the University’s long-term sustainability strategy. Efforts such as these are important for increasing biodiversity and creating habitats that enhance the Farm as a leading centre for teaching and research.

“The University also seeks to provide tangible evidence to our staff and students as well as the local community who use this area regularly that we are really engaged and acting towards the climate emergency on a local level”.

Professor Jaime Toney, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Solutions, said: “These initiatives are important because they demonstrate the University of Glasgow recognises its role as a world changing university, and projects focused on sustainability are vital to our efforts to tackle the worldwide challenge of the climate emergency.”