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Cherish our native Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

14th April 2025

Are native Common Bluebells in trouble? Yes. Unfortunately, our love for bluebells led to the Spanish bluebell Hyacinthoides hispanica being introduced to the horticulture market. This is a concern as the two species hybridise, with a possible threat to the … Continued

New resource: Managing healthcare sites for pollinators

2nd April 2025

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: Pollinator-friendly management of healthcare sites, developed with the support of the HSE. Biodiversity and human health Biodiversity and human health are closely linked. A growing body of research … Continued

The power of imperfection: how ‘wiggly’ mowing can help pollinators

2nd April 2025

Now that spring is here, lawnmowers up and down the country are coming out of hibernation. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan always recommends reducing mowing to help precious native wildflowers like Dandelions, which provide a vital food source for pollinators. But … Continued

Wild Bee Favourite Food Sources 2024

28th March 2025

Every year, the National Biodiversity Data Centre receives hundreds of records of bee sightings from all over the island of Ireland. In 2024, 1,707 bee records were submitted, including information about what the bee was feeding on. A huge thank … Continued

New illustrated guide to hoverflies which resemble bumblebees in Ireland and adjacent parts of Europe

28th March 2025

The National Biodiversity Data Centre has published a new illustrated guide to hoverflies which resemble bumblebees in Ireland and adjacent parts of Europe. This is a technical document, but we hope it might be of interest to some of you. … Continued

New resource: Rainwater planters for pollinators

14th March 2025

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: Making a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter. What is a rainwater planter? Rainwater planters are mini rain gardens that slow down the flow of rainwater from rooftops. By diverting … Continued

New course: Managing School Grounds for Biodiversity

26th February 2025

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to launch a new online course ‘Managing School Grounds for Biodiversity’, developed in collaboration with the Department of Education. This free course is aimed at caretakers, groundskeepers, and those responsible for caring for school … Continued

All-Ireland Pollinator Plan: Business Supporters Annual Review 2024

31st January 2025

We are delighted to publish this year’s ‘All-Ireland Pollinator Plan: Annual Review Business Supporters 2024’. All business supporters were invited to submit a mandatory 300-word report, this year via Microsoft Forms, plus map their evidence-based actions delivered on ‘Actions for … Continued

Pesticide alternatives: a summary

29th January 2025

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a document summarising the results of a survey on pesticide alternatives. Circulated in 2024, the survey received 82 responses from Pollinator Plan partners, supporters, and members of the public. The results offer … Continued

New resource: Business Parks for Pollinators

13th January 2025

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: a booklet on how to manage business parks for pollinators Business Parks for Pollinators: download free booklet here How business parks can help pollinators Across the … Continued

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