Dr Amelia Hood (University of Reading) presents the results of a collaborative experiment looking at invertebrate-associated ecosystem benefits from cover crops.
Tag Archives: nature
Signal Crayfish Virtual Symposium
The Signal Crayfish Virtual Symposium – was a knowledge-sharing event about the latest in Signal Crayfish control methods in the UK and Europe.
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.
Habitat Condition Assessment Methods for BNG
Dr Dan Carpenter presents his work on drafting methods for habitat condition assessments.
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.
Leeches: Life History and Identification
Craig Macadam (Buglife) delves into the fascinating world of leeches, with guidance on identifying British species.
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.
Biological Records Centre: Supporting iRecord into the Future
Martin Harvey delves into the work of the Biological Records Centre on the iRecord wildlife observation platform.