Giving our plants a peaceful life!

The University of Bradford, ISG and All Saints C of E Primary School in Bradford have combined to safeguard the future of a large number of plants, which were growing in an area earmarked for development as the University relocates its School of Health Studies to the City Campus.

The new £5.5 million School of Health Studies development is taking place in part of our Peace Garden just off Great Horton Road, a recent improvement to our site, which is much loved by campus users and celebrates the institution's commitment to Peace Education.

All Saints C of E Primary School provided a new home for the plants and the University of Bradford's gardening team and volunteers to removed the plant from the bed which would survive in their new home.  These plants included Junipers, Pampas Grass, Mahonia, Heleborus and Fuschia.

Ben Tongue, Environmental Manager at the University of Bradford said: "A lot of effort was put into planning and planting the peace garden and even though it will be returned to the same condition by ISG as part of the project, it would have been a real shame to waste all those great plants and is so nice to see them go to a new home in the local community."

Members of ISG's site team helped with the replanting mission at the school, with university head gardener Richard Cook advising on where the plants should be located.

John Gittins, ISG's Regional Director, commented: "Sustainability is a core element of our business, and this relates to using innovative green technologies in our projects, utilising the skills and expertise of local supply chain partners and aiming to reduce waste and increase recycling across each of our developments. Here we had an excellent opportunity to save a large number of healthy plants, whilst providing a local school with an improved wildlife habitat area and this has proved a great result for everyone involved."

All Saints C of E School was very pleased to receive the plants as a valuable contribution to the aesthetics and biodiversity of the campus and was really happy to be working with two pro-active local organizations.

Head teacher, Mrs Hart, said: "The plants are wonderful and look great in the grounds of our new school.  They will attract a variety of wildlife which will enhance the children's learning as well as improving the environment."