Dr Amelia Hood (University of Reading) presents the results of a collaborative experiment looking at invertebrate-associated ecosystem benefits from cover crops.
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Refurbishing the Bee Hotel: Different Bees, Different Needs
Dr Linda Birkin & Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) report their findings on what does and doesn’t work when it comes to providing your very own Air Bee ‘n’ Bee.
The Plight of the Bumblebee: A 12-Year Reintroduction Case Study
Dr Nikki Gammans (Bumblebee Conservation Trust) presents the story of the Short-haired Bumblebee, its extinction in Britain and a long-term reintroduction programme.
Nature Overheard: Acoustic Monitoring for Insects Through Community Science
Dr Abigail Lowe from the Natural History Museum explains how you can help investigate the impact of noise pollution on insects.
Darwin’s Earthworms: A Groundbreaking Piece of Soil Ecology
Kerry Calloway (Earthworm Society of Britain) takes us on a 44-year journey through Darwin’s research into earthworms, their intelligence and ecological importance.
2022 National Earthworm Recording Scheme Review
2022 has been a great year for earthworm recording, with 2,185 new earthworm species occurrence records generated! 25 out of the 31 species known to occur in natural environments in the British Isles were recorded, including our first-ever earthworm species records for the Isle of Man. Alongside new and existing earthworm recorders, I’ve been involvedContinue reading “2022 National Earthworm Recording Scheme Review”
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