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A Milestone Genetics Study: Key Takeaways for our Pollinators
On the 29th of January a groundbreaking scientific study was published by Nature, giving insight into global genetic diversity trends over a 34-year period. The results are an intricate, instructive guide on the human disturbances causing the most harm, as well as the conservation interventions proving most effective. By applying a landmark meta-analysis methodology, the […]
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Pollinator private investigation 101
A bee or not a bee? That is the question! Identifying pollinators can be a challenging task when exploring your community garden, tending to your home garden, or while taking a stroll in the park. However, there are many resources available to help you identify the bees, hoverflies, butterflies and other important pollinators in your […]
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The value of PlantingSeeds
At a time when ecological anxiety is high, and many are overwhelmed with an associated feeling of helplessness, the role of environmental organisations is imperative for restoring a sense of hope from the ground up. At PlantingSeeds, we see the necessity to consider all aspects of environmental revival, and the much-overlooked role of pollinators is […]
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Small Green Spaces, Big Impact: Rethinking Urban Biodiversity
Small green spaces making a big impact It’s time to elevate the value of small green spaces. Up until recently, the prevailing view was that a larger green urban area was superior to numerous small spaces of greenery in supporting biodiversity. But new research is turning that view on its head. While large parks and […]
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Biodiversity & Climate: A Critical Connection
Biodiversity: A Climate for Change? Until recently, when people talked about environmental issues, they generally referred to climate change and its impacts. There is now growing recognition of the implications surrounding biodiversity loss. At PlantingSeeds, we are passionate about educating about both issues and the ways they overlap. Importantly, enhancements of biodiversity can help reduce […]
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Invertebrates – our unsung biodiversity heroes – need help
Titled: ‘This is the way the world ends; not with a bang but a whimper’, an alarming new study published in December 2024 in the academic journal ‘Extinction’, points to the compelling nature of our work at PlantingSeeds which supports pollinators and particularly invertebrates. PlantingSeeds’ B&B Highway and its other vital programs strive to help […]