London Met marks a major sustainability milestone as it celebrates five years of tree‑planting at Mudchute Farm
Date: 20 May 2026
London Met marks a major sustainability milestone this spring as the University celebrates five years of annual tree‑planting at Mudchute Farm, one of London’s largest city farms and a close neighbour to our Aldgate campus.
Since 2022, students and staff have joined forces with the farm each year to plant more than 400 native saplings, thanks to continued support from the Woodland Trust. The partnership has enabled London Met volunteers to help expand biodiversity on the farm while strengthening green corridors across Tower Hamlets.
This year’s event brought together students and staff from a wide range of disciplines – from Architecture and Design to Business, Law and Health Sciences – all united by a commitment to climate action and community collaboration. Many participants were planting trees for the first time, supported by our staff and the Mudchute farm team.
Drives like this form part of London Met’s wider efforts to embed sustainability into campus life, local engagement and the student experience. Over the past five years, the project has resulted in more than 2,000 trees planted, contributing to improved habitats for wildlife, greater carbon capture potential, and a greener urban environment for local residents.
Ailsa Shaylor, Sustainability Manager at London Met, said: "Reaching the five‑year mark is a fantastic achievement for the University and our local partnerships. Our students love taking part, and it’s a brilliant example of how hands‑on climate action and community engagement can come together. We’re incredibly grateful to the Woodland Trust and Mudchute Farm for helping make this possible each year."
London Met will continue to work closely with local partners to champion nature recovery, support biodiversity and create opportunities for students to learn through meaningful environmental action.
