Campus Biodiversity Register Template

Suggested Sections for a Campus Biodiversity Register

There is no fixed format for a Campus Biodiversity Register. Every campus is unique, and we encourage institutions to create a register that reflects their biodiversity, people, and stories. Feel free to be creative and present the biodiversity of your campus in a way that works best for you. The sections below are only suggestions.

  1. About the Campus

    • Brief introduction to the institution
    • Campus location and size
    • Habitat types present (gardens, lakes, grasslands, plantations, buildings, etc.)
  2. Biodiversity of the Campus

    • Summary statistics
      • Platforms used
      • Number of observations
      • Number of species
      • Number of participants
    • Species lists by major groups
      • Plants
      • Birds
      • Butterflies
      • Mammals
      • Reptiles and amphibians
      • Insects
      • Fungi
  3. Biodiversity Hotspots on Campus

    • Important areas for biodiversity
    • Campus biodiversity map
    • Tree map, if available
    • Nature trail map
  4. Seasonal Changes on Campus

    • Flowering and fruiting patterns of trees
    • Seasonal arrival of birds, butterflies, or insects
    • Findings from SeasonWatch observations
    • Campus Biodiversity Calendar showing what species can be seen during different months of the year
  5. Interesting Findings

    • Top 20 most frequently observed species
    • Rare, unusual, or noteworthy records
    • Newly recorded species for the campus
    • Seasonal highlights and interesting observations
  6. Stories from the Campus

    • Memorable observations
    • Student and faculty experiences
    • Nature-related anecdotes
    • Photographs and field notes
    • Then and Now: historical photographs and records compared with present-day biodiversity
  7. People Behind the Register

    • Nature club or biodiversity committee
    • Participating students, faculty, and staff
    • Citizen scientists who contributed observations
  8. Biodiversity and Sustainability on Campus

    • Biodiversity-friendly practices adopted by the institution
    • Native plant gardens
    • Reduced pesticide use
    • Nest boxes, bird feeders, butterfly gardens, or other initiatives
    • Plans for improving biodiversity on campus
  9. Looking Ahead

    • Future biodiversity monitoring plans
    • Areas that require further documentation
    • Opportunities for student projects and research

Beyond the Register

The information collected through the project can also be used to create:

  • Campus Bird Guides
  • Campus Butterfly Guides
  • Campus Tree Guides with a tree map
  • Campus Insect Guides
  • Nature Trail Guides
  • Biodiversity Maps
  • Posters and Exhibitions
  • Educational Resources for Students
  • Campus Biodiversity Calendars
  • Biodiversity Signage and Interpretation Boards