Buglife are outraged at the news that the Government will be allowing the planting of oilseed rape seeds, treated with bee-killing neonicotinoid insecticides this autumn. These toxic chemicals not only...
23/07/2015
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Archbishop blesses rare Yorkshire beetles
The rare Tansy beetle has received another boost to its conservation in the form of a blessing from the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. Sophie Badrick received a personal letter...
16/07/2015
Wildlife Charity’s concerns of Osborne’s automatic planning permission
Buglife are seriously concerned over George Osborne’s latest announcement of plans to grant automatic planning permission on brownfield land. Whilst large a proportion of brownfield land does provide ideal opportunity...
13/07/2015
Making a B-Line in the West of England for National Pollinator Week
At the start of National Pollinator Week Buglife and Avon Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce the successful restoration of the first 100 acres of wildflower-rich grassland via the West...
13/07/2015
Wildlife organisations call to arms to help Devons bees
Buglife and other organisations involved in Devon Local Nature Partnership are appealing to Devon’s residents to do one simple thing to help bees and other pollinating insects this National Pollinator...
10/07/2015
Rare Forest chafer beetle found at Bioblitz
A rare beetle, not seen alive in Ireland since 1915, has been rediscovered in North Antrim during a Bioblitz organised by the National Trust, and supported by CeDAR, the local...
07/07/2015
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Critically endangered spider saved from planning development
One of the world’s rarest spiders has been given a fighting chance of survival, after an appeal to build new houses in an old quarry was dismissed earlier today. The...
09/06/2015
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Bede’s World Gets Jarrow Buzzing!
This week, Buglife and Bede’s World Museum are creating a new wildflower meadow in Jarrow. Staff will be working alongside volunteers from the Department of Work and Pensions to plant...
05/06/2015
Wildlife-rich areas must not suffer at the expense of land development
Following the government’s recent proposal to introduce a statutory register for brownfield land, environmental charities call on the government to honour its original commitment to ‘protect previously developed or brownfield...
02/06/2015
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Rare beetle to get new champions
Found along the banks of the Ouse in York, the rare Tansy Beetle (Chrysolina graminis) has received another boost to its survival in the form of a dedicated Conservation Officer. ...
02/06/2015