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Read More on Wild Bee Favourite Food Sources 2024

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Wild Bee Favourite Food Sources 2024

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

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Pesticide alternatives: a summary

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

Read More on New resource: Business Parks for Pollinators

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New resource: Business Parks for Pollinators

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

Read More on Green Flag Pollinator Award Winners 2024

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Green Flag Pollinator Award Winners 2024

The 2024 Green Flag Awards were announced today by An Taisce Environmental Education, after a record-breaking year. The 2024 Green Flag Awards celebrate the recognition of Ireland’s best parks and green spaces.  The international Green Flag Award was awarded to … Continued

Read More on Tidy Towns Pollinator Award winners 2024

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Tidy Towns Pollinator Award winners 2024

The winners of the 2024 Tidy Towns Local Authority Pollinator Award have been announced.  The Pollinator Award has run since 2016 as a Special Award in the annual Supervalu Tidy Towns awards. It is administrated by the local authority Heritage … Continued

Read More on New free resources on the Shrill Carder Bee

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New free resources on the Shrill Carder Bee

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release three new resources on the Shrill Carder Bee.  The Shrill Carder Bee (Bombus sylvarum) is a rare bumblebee that is in decline across Europe. It is associated with open flower-rich grassland habitats … Continued

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Ecological Corridors

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to release a new resource on ecological corridors for pollinators. This booklet provides an introduction to ecological corridors and tips on how to create them.  What are ecological corridors?  Ecological corridors connect isolated … Continued

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Great Irish Grasslands Trail

A new booklet has been released celebrating Great Irish Grasslands. This guide has been developed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, with support from the National Biodiversity Data Centre and the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. Species-rich grasslands (or native meadows) … Continued

Read More on Favourite Food Sources for Wild Bees in 2023

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Favourite Food Sources for Wild Bees in 2023

Every year, the National Biodiversity Data Centre receives hundreds of bee sightings from all over the island of Ireland. In 2023, 1,824 bee records were submitted, including information about what the bee was feeding on. This is an increase of … Continued
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