Matthew Hayes (University of Cambridge) discusses how historical specimens and modern-day research allow wildlife of the past to inform conservation of the future.
Tag Archives: insects
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.
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.
The Return of the Native: The Great Fox-spider in Britain
Mike Waite (Surrey Wildlife Trust) delves into the fascinating story of the Great Fox-spider – an invertebrate that was feared to be lost from the UK until recently.
Shifting Ground: The Ground Beetle Recording Scheme on iRecord
Chris Foster discusses the Ground Beetle Recording Scheme’s work with iRecord.
Ten Years of Talking to People About iRecord: A County Perspective on Online Recording
Clare Blencowe chats about how Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre has adopted iRecord for local recording and the lessons that have been learnt.
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