11.2.4 - Does your university as a body provide free public access to open spaces and green spaces
Yes, Assiut University is committed to improving its campus environment and promoting environmental sustainability through the maintenance and development of open spaces and green areas, the expansion of tree planting, and the enhancement of the campus landscape. These efforts support the University's educational, research, and community engagement missions while contributing to environmental awareness and a healthier campus environment.
2. Public Access to Open and Green Spaces
Assiut University maintains open spaces and green areas within its campus and provides access to university facilities in designated areas, subject to the regulations governing entry and the specific requirements of each facility.
A major initiative in this area is the University's Open Botanical Garden, inaugurated on 13 July 2025. The garden supports environmental education, botanical research, plant diversity awareness, and the University's broader sustainability objectives.
The Open Botanical Garden at Assiut University serves as a living botanical library and a scientific reference resource for researchers, enthusiasts, and students. It contains approximately 1,864 trees and plants representing a diverse range of rare species and plant families, including evergreen trees, palm trees, fruit trees, medicinal plants, ornamental plants, as well as tropical species and tall, majestic trees. The garden enhances the environmental and aesthetic value of the university campus, supports plant biodiversity, and provides a healthy and sustainable learning environment, in line with the University's commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and serving the community.
Furthermore, the garden represents a valuable scientific and educational resource that can contribute to raising environmental awareness and making botanical knowledge accessible to students, researchers, and interested members of the public. Documentation of its contribution to community service should be supplemented with official evidence specifying the conditions of public access, whether admission is free of charge, and the approved visiting hours.
The Open Botanical Garden at Assiut University
3. University Initiatives to Develop Green Spaces
The University's efforts include:
4. Access Arrangements
Access to open and green spaces is governed by the nature of each location and the University's security, safety, educational, and research requirements. Accordingly, free public access applies to designated areas where such access is authorized; it should not be interpreted as unrestricted access to every part of the campus or to all university facilities.
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