Participation in this year’s Bugs Matter survey was fantastic, with a total of 4,998 journeys logged and 5,434 downloads of the Bugs Matter app. This is enough to carry out...
28/12/2021
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In Memory of Edward Wilson
Edward Osborne “E. O.” Wilson FMLS was a prominent biologist and researcher. He was Buglife’s Vice President from 2004 until December 2021. Matt Shardlow, Buglife Chief Executive commented. “Sad to...
27/12/2021
Buglife’s B-Lines win at RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards
The Buglife B-Line map for Scotland has won the prestigious innovation award at RSPB Scotland’s 10th anniversary Nature of Scotland Awards. B-Lines are Buglife’s response to the decline of bees...
07/12/2021
Winners announced in the Buglife Bug Photography Awards 2021
The winners have been announced in the Buglife Bug Photography Awards 2021. Over 4,500 images were submitted from around the globe, competing for a total prize pool of £21,000. The...
25/11/2021
B-Lines in Scotland win prestigious Nature of Scotland Innovation Award
The Buglife B-Line map for Scotland won the prestigious innovation category at the Nature of Scotland Awards last night. The award ceremony organised by RSPB Scotland and co-sponsored by NatureScot,...
18/11/2021
Time to ditch the London Resort
Wildlife charities call for withdrawal of major theme park planning application after Swanscombe Marshes is awarded special protection status Wildlife charities are calling for the withdrawal of the London Resort...
10/11/2021
Thousands of rare insects released to boost critically endangered population
The biggest ever releases to boost Britain’s critically endangered wild population of pine hoverflies are being carried out this week by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and the...
21/10/2021
Environment Bill no vote for bees in Commons
Buglife were disappointed that last night MPs voted against bees and other pollinators by not including Clause 75 in the Environment Bill. Despite a petition of 65,000 signatures handed to...
21/10/2021
Lifting ban on bee-killing pesticide would be ‘disaster for nature’
Thiamethoxam was banned for all outdoor use across the UK in 2018 because of its harmful effects on bees and other wildlife But the Government is considering lifting the ban...
18/10/2021
Local partnership secures multi-million-pound National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for the eastern South Downs and surrounding towns
10-strong Changing Chalk partnership, led by the National Trust, includes Buglife and other charities and organisations from across Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Lewes A £2.23m National Lottery Heritage Fund...
18/10/2021