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The Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere and Forest (LEAF) centre at the University of Leeds brings together forest-related research and activities from across the University. LEAF links the University with external organisations, such as local authorities, charities, government departments and the media, ensuring that our research has a tangible and beneficial impact on the world’s forests and their communities.
By linking researchers across faculties, LEAF aims to strengthen existing collaborations and encourage new inter-departmental partnerships, establishing the University of Leeds as a leading national centre in forest research. LEAF hosts regular events and maintains an active online presence, providing researchers with opportunities to disseminate the findings of their work.
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Farmers at the heart of nature recovery as Defra Minister visits Upper Duddon
Minister Stephen Morgan visits a pioneering University of Leeds-supported project helping farmers restore landscapes, improve water quality and reduce flood risk. Farmers are at the heart of efforts to restore nature, improve water quality and reduce flood risk in the Upper Duddon, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Stephen Morgan MP...
Tree cover is key to cooling cities
Trees in urban areas are highly effective in reducing harmful heat exposure and improving outdoor comfort in cities, according to a new study. Weather measurements in Leeds have shown that many green spaces, such as parks, gardens and forests, were cooler than surrounding urban environments, also known as grey spaces. Treescapes – areas with tree...
A new Greenery Trail for campus
A new Greenery Trail has been installed at the University of Leeds, created by Dr Hazel Mooney as part of Campus Reimagined. The Greenery Trail is the first of six Campus Reimagined mini projects, which were voted on by the University community, to be fully implemented. Since May this year, the trail has been open...