Students at Farsund Ungdomsskole protect unique wildlife in coastal area

This spring the students at Farsund Ungdomsskole in Norway have picked up 1700 kilos of plastic waste and removed stones and dwarf pine to help protect rare wildlife in their local costal area.

The Eco-Committee and students of the elective subject “Outdoor Life” at Farsund Ungdomsskole visited the area of Lomsen to study Sea Holly, pick up litter, and remove dwarf pine. Local resident Bjørn Vikøyr gave the students information about the Osmia maritima bees that are unique to the coastal area in Lista and Jæren in Norway.

Earlier this year, Farsund Ungdomsskole planned to arrange their annually “Sea Monster Week” (the sea monster in question: plastic waste). However, they had to cancel due to the pandemic. Instead, they focused on plastic waste and local biodiversity during this week and organised a plastic litter competition. The students cleaned local areas and removed a total of 1700 kilo plastic waste! The oldest students also helped a local farmer to remove stones from the fields to facilitate for rare plant biodiversity and grazing animals.

This year, Farsund Ungdomsskole is focusing on biodiversity in wildlife, food waste reduction, as well as waste sorting - as part of the W5 project.

““We remain committed to our previous objectives, but see our projects and goals growing as students and teachers bring in new ideas and perspectives””
— Ida Elle on behalf of the teaching staff