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Long-horned bee (Eucera longicornis) on a pink flower.

Councils urged to adopt bee-friendly grass-cutting - and save thousands of pounds

Published: 18 Jul 2018 | 4 minute read

More local authorities should introduce pollinator action plans, says Friends of the Earth and Buglife

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Bee surveys - record bees and help science

Published: 02 Jul 2018 | Last updated: 15 Mar 2024 | 1 minute read

Bee surveys for beginners up to experts. Your bee sightings will help scientists get a better understanding of the numbers and species that we need to protect.

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Bee mimics: insects that look like bees – but aren't

Published: 12 Jun 2018 | Last updated: 25 Mar 2025 | 3 minute read

How many types of bees can you name? Tree bumblebees, leafcutter bees, honeybees – the list goes on. But when is a bee... not actually a bee?

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Agriculture Bill must make countryside safe for wildlife

Published: 21 May 2018 | 8 minute read | | Sandra Bell

The government is writing a new policy for agriculture after Brexit. This is our opportunity to make sure pesticide reduction is at the heart of UK farming.

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How to identify bumblebees

Published: 25 Apr 2018 | 2 minute read | | Dave Goulson

Pause, take some time out, and find out how to spot a few of the 26 species of bumblebee that exist in the UK.

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How to rescue a bee

Published: 02 Apr 2018 | 2 minute read

How to help a hungry bee that's tired and hungry? Tom Moorhouse, ecologist and children's author, reflects on his bee rescue.

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Growing sunflowers for bees, birds and other wildlife

Published: 02 Apr 2018 | 3 minute read

Spring is the time to sow and plant sunflowers – and the bees, birds and other wildlife will love you for it.

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How to make a wildflower meadow

Published: 25 Mar 2018 | 2 minute read

Wildflower meadows are great for spotting bees and other wildlife, and if you have a garden they're fairly simple to grow. Here are 8 easy tips to get you going.

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6 ways to help wildlife when you don't have a garden

Published: 25 Mar 2018 | 5 minute read

You don't need a large garden to help wildlife. Here's some inspiration for creative approaches to greening your neighbourhood.

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photo of trees on banks of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh: why Europe's wildlife jewel needs space to breathe

Published: 14 Feb 2018 | Last updated: 27 Sep 2023 | 8 minute read | | James Orr

Lough Neagh, the biggest freshwater lake in Britain or Ireland, once teemed with fish and bird life. James Orr shares his love for a natural wonder that needs our help.

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