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Wollongong Campus Environment
The University of Wollongong's main campus occupies
a site of 82.4 hectares, nestled between the escarpment
of Mt Keira and the nearby Pacific Ocean. The environment
is open, spacious and extensively landscaped, with native
vegetation and water gardens being a feature.
Approximately 50,000 trees and shrubs have been planted
on campus since 1975. Australian native species predominate
including eucalyptus, melaleuca, casuarina, grevilleas,
ficus and banksias. The campus is also home to around
80 Illawarra Flame trees, a subtropical rainforest tree
native to Eastern Australia. The bright red flowers
of this tree, which appear in Spring, feature on the
University's Coat of Arms.
The University's Department of Biological Sciences
has established a Herbarium
to improve the knowledge and documentation of flora
found in the region and has established a Campus
Tree Walk and a website with information on the
native tree plantings.
Students and staff happily share this natural environment
with rabbits, ducks, lizards and abundant birdlife.
In fact, the campus landscape has been designed as part
of the Keira Green Corridor concept in partnership with
the local council, providing a sanctuary for wildlife
(both permanent and in transit) from the top of the
escarpment down to the shoreline of the ocean. The neighbouring
Wollongong Botanic Gardens forms part of this green
corridor and provides a tranquil setting for those seeking
a retreat from campus life.
The University is extremely proud of its campus environment;
students, staff and visitors alike have indicated that
the quality of the environment is most conducive to
work and study.
It is recognised, however, that maintaining and improving
the quality of our campus environment is a cooperative
activity involving support from all members of the campus
community. To find out how you can get involved click
on the links below.
Campus Environment Management
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The duckpond is a favourite place for both students and seagulls |
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"Gateway to Mount Keira"
by Bert Flugelman |
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There are several water features on campus providing a sanctuary for wildlife |
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