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A holly blue butterfly

Build a better world for bugs this Insect Week

Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…

A pond that was added at the GENeco site

Wildlife in the Waste Industry: A GENeco case study

Waste and wildlife in the same sentence usually conjures thoughts of sea turtles choking on plastic bags and other distressing scenes, but sustainable waste solutions company GENeco are showing…

Garden bumblebee

We're buzzing about World Bee Day!

Did you know that bees provide us with every third mouthful of food we eat? Without bees, we would be unable to grow lots of our favourite foods, including tomatoes, blueberries, green beans and…

Small White butterfly

Rewilding North Somerset

The ongoing decline in biodiversity across the UK is without doubt one of the biggest challenges we face – both globally and here in the UK. Happily, some local authorities are responding to the…

Hummingbird hawkmoth

Gardening for moths and butterflies

Butterflies and moths have suffered huge declines in recent years due to habitat loss, pesticide use and our changing climate. How we manage our gardens can make a huge difference for these…

Bumblebee

The diversity of bees

As spring bursts into life, it is easy to overlook the smaller species that are waking up all around us. Pollinating insects are crucial to the survival of all species on earth, humans included!…

Buff-tailed bumblebee on birdsfoot trefoil

Incredible Insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.

Local wildflowers for bees and people

A wildflower is more than just a pretty face. Wildflowers provide food for pollinating insects. Without wildflowers, there are no pollinators. It has been estimated that 80% of our western diet…

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