On International Biodiversity Day, members of the FTMU Eco-Committee made birdhouses and placed them in the Faculty courtyard among the treetops to get as close as possible to the birds’ natural habitat.
International Biodiversity Day is celebrated on 22 May. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1993 to highlight the importance of biodiversity for sustainable development and to point out that habitats, populations and genes and their disruption can have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and human life.
To survive until spring, birds, ladybugs, spiders and other endangered insect species need microhabitats. A “hotel” for insects, i.e., winter quarters, has been set up in the Faculty’s inner courtyard. This helps beneficial insect species survive the cold season by settling and resting in tiny crevices without fear of predator attack. With a little skill and imagination, you can build your own insect hotel.
Observing the wildlife around the Faculty has also been made easier by setting up a “green classroom”. A table and benches made from recycled pallets serve as a place for students to rest and relax during breaks.
