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New free resources on the Shrill Carder Bee

15th May 2024

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

Ecological Corridors

29th March 2024

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

Great Irish Grasslands Trail

25th March 2024

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

Favourite Food Sources for Wild Bees in 2023

20th March 2024

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

Hedgerow Resources

10th January 2024

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to release two free resources exploring the benefits of native hedgerows and how to plant hedgerows for biodiversity. Why are hedgerows important? Hedgerows are an integral part of Ireland’s landscape. They hold immense … Continued

All Councils Sign Up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

19th April 2023

As of March 2023, all 42 councils and local authorities on the island of Ireland have formally signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. By becoming Council Partners, councils voluntarily agree to consider the recommendations of the Pollinator Plan when … Continued

Top 10 Pollinator-friendly Plants for Different Situations

16th April 2023

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: ‘Top 10 Pollinator-friendly Plants for Different Situations‘. Developed in collaboration with Dr Noeleen Smyth of Horticulture UCD, the booklet contains 24 lists of native and non-native pollinator-friendly plants … Continued

How Car Parks can Help Pollinators

24th March 2023

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: a flyer with guidance on how car parks can be managed to help pollinators. Car Parks for Pollinators: Download free flyer here Pollinator Pitstops Across the island of … Continued

Favourite Food for Wild Bees in 2022

1st March 2023

Every year, the National Biodiversity Data Centre receives hundreds of bee sightings from all over the island of Ireland. In 2022, 1,482 bee records were submitted, including information about what the bee was feeding on. Wild bees are in trouble … Continued

Planting Trees for Pollinators

25th January 2023

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to release a flyer with guidance on planting trees for pollinators, produced with the support of the Tree Council of Ireland, the Native Woodland Trust, and Trees on the Land. We also thank … Continued

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