The North Pennines could soon be buzzing with bumblebees thanks to a new project that aims to boost the amount of nectar-producing plants in the area. This summer, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership will launch its Nectarworks programme which, with the help of a £370,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and a £20,000 grant … [Read more...] about Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
Bumblebees
Lottery money to help protect Bumblebee
Volunteers will be helping to protect the UK’s endangered bumblebee population as part of a three-year conservation project supported by a £340,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BCT) will begin work with 300 farmers and landowners and up to 20,000 members of the public from across the UK to raise awareness of these important pollinators and … [Read more...] about Lottery money to help protect Bumblebee
RSPB fights back against invasive plants
The RSPB is launching a battle against invasive non-native plants. As summer gets underway, the wildlife charity wants to make people aware of the risk of accidentally introducing potentially damaging plant life into their own gardens as well as into the wild. The total cost of invasive non-native species to the British economy is estimated at £1.7 billion annually, … [Read more...] about RSPB fights back against invasive plants
Webwatch – Bees
Webwatch April 2010 - bees With the start of spring in the UK and the increasing concern for the bee populations we thought we would search the web for websites with a bee connection. Solitary Bees Gallery - bees most likely to be seen in British gardens - Insect Pix Help Save Bees - To highlight the simple little things that each of us can do to contribute towards … [Read more...] about Webwatch – Bees
Bumble Bee Survey
The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are looking for people to support them and need your help to map the distributions of our bumblebees. In particular they need to know the current habitats of the rarer species which are bordering on extinction. You can take digital photographs of any unusual species that you see in your garden, or when off on a walk, and email … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee Survey