In its continued bid to build a sustainable future, Harrow College has taken part in the Woodland Trust’s ‘Trees for Bees’ scheme.
Harrow College received a pack of 30 saplings from the Woodland Trust, including Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly, Dog Rose and Dog Wood as part of the scheme.
The saplings have been planted around the periphery of both campuses at Harrow on the Hill and Harrow Weald. It is hoped that once the saplings have grown they will provide nectar to feed Harrow’s local bee population.
Claire Savaryn, estates and environmental co-ordinator at Harrow College said the college was committed to increasing biodiversity in the area.
“Britain has more than 250 species of native bees, all of which play an essential role in pollinating flowers. But these bees are becoming scarce, with fewer wild flowers and suitable nest sites and an increase in pesticide use. Around 25 per cent of our native bees are now listed as endangered species. Harrow College hopes to encourage more native bees on our sites.”