Presentation of the flora on the main campus have been published

The flora on the main campus is now presented in the University web page at Introduction - About the University - Photo gallery - Flora. The links in the page will give you a map of the campus from which you can use the red info signs to see what flora can be found at those spots.  There are also stories about certain trees and plantings.  The presentation of the flora is not exhaustive, but describes most of the species growing on the University main campus.

- The roof garden, which is not an easy place to keep in shape, is home to many of the dry meadow plants on campus.  Some of these are small and difficult to recognise.  On the other hand one might get to taste a wild strawberry among the wild pansies and, a little later, wild raspberries from the edges of the garden, says biologist Eveliina Asikainen.

The beds on the main campus are from various years and evince differing interpretations of what the greenery around a public building should be like. In built environment greenery protects the buildings from wind and cold in winter and from heat in summer. Greenery serves to bind the dust and muffle noise. Greenery in the work environment also makes things pleasanter.  It has been claimed that a view from the window of greenery is beneficial to people's decision-making.

The presentation was made by Saana Raatikainen, Annakaisa Järvelä, Eveliina Asikainen and Camilla Rosengren with the support of Senaatti Kiinteistöt.

Photo Annakaisa Järvelä