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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Aerial view of the Firs Botanical Grounds

The Firs environmental research station

Situated in the heart of the University’s Fallowfield campus is a green oasis for research, teaching and community engagement.

Discover more about each of our areas of activity:

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General
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Research
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Community
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Sustainability
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Wellbeing
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Teaching

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The Firs grounds external plants

Take a virtual tour

Explore the various biomes at the Firs, plus tour the exterior and grounds of the site. 

Discover more about the Firs

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Find us

Get in touch with the Firs team, or come and find us in person:

Address

The Firs Environmental Research Station
The University of Manchester
Fallowfield Campus
Whitworth Lane
Manchester
M14 6HE