Blog: By Tag https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ Blog listing, filtered by tag. en Build a better world for bugs this Insect Week https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/build-better-world-bugs-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 large mammals. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Abbie Hall https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/build-better-world-bugs-insect-week Wildlife in the Waste Industry: A GENeco case study https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-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 how the industry can contribute to the advancement of wildlife at their recycling and renewable energy facility in Avonmouth. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 GENeco https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-geneco-case-study We're buzzing about World Bee Day! https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/were-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 grain to feed animals. As well as being fascinating insects, these creatures are a vital part of our world and need our help! Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Sophie Bancroft https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/were-buzzing-about-world-bee-day Rewilding North Somerset https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/jamie-kingscott/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 ecological emergency, and North Somerset Council is one of them. A quarter of the parks and open spaces under their management are set to be transformed into wildlife havens, as the council commits to new ways of looking after them. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jamie Kingscott https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/jamie-kingscott/rewilding-north-somerset Gardening for moths and butterflies https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/gardening-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 struggling insects, creating wildlife corridors through our urban landscapes and providing food and shelter. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Louise Treneman https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/gardening-moths-and-butterflies The diversity of bees https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/diversity-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! Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Louise Treneman https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/diversity-bees Incredible Insects https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/tom-hibbert/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. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Hibbert https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/tom-hibbert/incredible-insects Local wildflowers for bees and people https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/local-wildflowers-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 depends on bees. Without bees and other pollinators which give their time for free, fertilising crops would be time-consuming and costly, making food more expensive. Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/local-wildflowers-bees-and-people

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