News Students Enjoy Wakehurst Place Field Trip 30.07.2024

Biology students recently enjoyed their annual Biology field trip.

Collyer’s Joint Head of Biology, Caroline Birch, said: “This year the group visited Wakehurst Place and investigated biodiversity of two coppiced woodlands using random sampling techniques, and carried out a systematic belt transect in the meadow habitat to look at distribution of plants related to abiotic factors.”

Students were also able to visit the renowned Millenium Seedbank, probably the most Biodiverse place on earth, due to its vast stores of preserved seeds from across the world. The group learnt how the seeds are processed, stored, and managed to protect biodiversity.

Caroline Birch added:  “This was a great chance for students to experience sampling techniques out in the field and apply their knowledge and understanding of Biology in a new context.”

Collyer’s Vice Principal (Curriculum) was delighted: “Colossal thanks to our Biology team, and all at Wakehurst Place, for giving our students the opportunity to sample Biology fieldwork.”