Plant growth facilities Our world-class facilities allow researchers to study plants in a range of simulated climates and atmospheric conditions, from the polar ice caps to the tropics. You are here Home Facilities Plant growth facilities Arthur Willis Environment Centre The Arthur Willis Environment Centre is one of the UK’s largest and most advanced controlled environment facilities. It supports a wide range of industries, including agricultural technology, horticulture, plant science and pharmaceuticals. Find out more Sir David Read Controlled Environment Facility This is a world-leading facility for the advancement of plant and climate research, and the culmination of £14 million of investment over more than a decade. Find out more Bradfield Environment Centre Located on the edge of the Peak District, the Bradfield field site provides a diverse outdoor habitat for research projects and teaching activities, along with a fully equipped modern laboratory for processing samples. Find out more