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Biodiversity at Oslo Science Park
Published: 22 June 2023
Text: Anne-Marie Korseberg Stokke
Photo: Angelique Culvin-Riccot
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Green spaces and biodiversity may not be what you most associate with Oslo Science Park. But did you know that there is both a pond, a stream, green roofs, and soon a flower meadow that contribute to creating life in the area around the park?
If you arrive at Oslo Science Park by subway, either to the station with the same name or via Blindern T, you will pass through areas that have been designed to enhance the biodiversity in the area.
"In the pond located between the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics and the Science Park, there is already a rich ecosystem teeming with animals and insects, and in time, there may even be fish as well," says Erik Ersnes, the technical manager at Oslo Science Park.
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The pond in front of the Research Park was created in collaboration with the University of Oslo and the Oslo municipality.
The pond is a collaboration between the university, the Oslo municipality, and Oslo Science Park. The plan is for stream Gaustadbekken to be directed into the pond, then flow past Blindern T, and eventually down to Frogner Park.
Flower meadow and insect hotel
There are not many grass lawns around the park, and soon there will be even fewer:
"A lawn is essentially a green desert, so we now aim to gradually replace grass with native flowers that can serve as food for insects," says Erik.
"Will there be a full bloom already this summer?"
"Some flowers have already sprung up in the garden near the Living Kitchen cafeteria. We will grow more species here, but it will take time before it is in full bloom."
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Erik Ersnes from Oslotech is the technical manager at Oslo Science Park and a passionate advocate for biodiversity.
"If you take a stroll on the rooftop garden of the Gaustadtoppen meeting venue, you will discover a variety of flowers that have been specially selected to enhance biodiversity," says Erik. "Plus, it's incredibly beautiful up there!"
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During the summer, there is a bustling life on the rooftop garden.
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