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Sept. 1, 2022
Swansea University named one of country’s best green spaces
The spectacular and diverse grounds of Swansea University’s two campuses have once again been judged among the best green spaces in Wales.
The University is celebrating after being awarded a Green Flag, the international mark of a quality park or green space and recognises excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards, and a commitment to delivering great quality green space.
It has also retained its Green Heritage Site Accreditation which it gained for the first time last year. This special award, endorsed by Cadw, recognises sites that are both historically significant and meet Green Flag criteria.
Grounds manager Paul Edwards paid tribute to his teams’ efforts at both University campuses, saying, “We are immensely proud to have retained both the Green Flag and Heritage Award status. Our sites offer very different challenges and rewards, and it is through the hard work and dedication of the team that both are to the highest standards for the enjoyment of our students, staff and visitors.”
He continues, “The grounds team’s in-depth knowledge ensures that the historic nature of the Singleton site and the beachside setting of the Bay Campus will continue to be preserved and enhanced for future generations.”
This year Swansea University is among 265 green spaces – ranging from formal gardens and parks to allotments and churchyards – across the country have received the prestigious Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award.
The Green Flag Award program is delivered in Wales by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy, with support from Welsh Government. Each site was visited by expert judges who looked at criteria including biodiversity, cleanliness, environmental management, and community involvement.
Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change, Julie James explains, “Our local green spaces have a vital role to play in connecting us to nature. These awards go to prove that Wales’ parks and similar areas are doing a wonderful job in providing quality places to relax and enjoy.”
Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator at Keep Wales Tidy says, “With more visitors than ever enjoying our green spaces, I’d like to congratulate the hard work of staff and volunteers who have maintained excellent standards at these sites.
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Content added on 1st September 2022.
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