Prof Dave Gouslon presents how the Buzz Club are investigating the effectiveness of different bee hotels for UK bees.
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Biodiversity Net Gain and Invertebrates: Are We Getting It Right?
Natalie Duffus (University of Oxford) presents her research into the ecological outcomes from biodiversity offsetting.
What Are Our Natural History Tutors Worth?
Natural history tutors are essential for biodiversity education, yet their pay varies widely. A recent survey of 54 tutors reveals significant disparities in compensation, prompting a call for fairer, inflation-adjusted rates. Check out the survey results…
Monitoring Pollinators with FIT Counts
Dr Miranda Bane (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) explains how a quick 10-minute FIT Count survey can help monitor pollinators and contribute to vital research.
Beginner’s Guide to Planting For Pollinators
Rosi Rollings (Rosybee) discusses the considerations gardeners should think about when planting for pollinators and what her research is telling us.
Bioacoustics for Regenerative Agriculture
Learn how the sounds of nature can inform sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture.
Red Squirrels
Learn about Britain’s only native squirrel species and the threats that it faces from the invasive Grey Squirrels and other factors.
Thriving on the Edge: Grey Seal Abundance and Survival on the Calf of Man
Dr Lara Howe (Manx Wildlife Trust) delves into research on the Grey Seals of the Calf of Man.
Earthworm Watch: Insights Into Urban Earthworm Communities
Dr Victoria J. Burton (Natural History Museum) discusses how her PhD used citizen science to gain insights into UK urban earthworm communities.
Insect Dogfights: How Aerial Combat Shapes the Patterns of Insect Flight
Dr Sam Fabian (Imperial College London) explores the fascinating world of insect flight.
Biological Recording 