Bees and Heatwaves: Preparing For A Warming World

Yanet Sepúlveda and Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) discuss the Bees and Heatwaves project that is investigating the impacts of extreme weather on bee populations.

Spiders, Earthworms and Beetles: The Impacts of Cover Crop Frost Tolerance

Dr Amelia Hood (University of Reading) presents the results of a collaborative experiment looking at invertebrate-associated ecosystem benefits from cover crops.

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.