Saving the small things that run the planet
“Aberdeen B-Lines” is a Buglife partnership project that aims to transform 20 hectares of grassland within the city into nature-rich, pollinator friendly wildflower habitats. Working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council this exciting project will work specifically across twelve sites along the coast and the River’s Don and Dee.
Quick Facts:
Aberdeen B-Lines aims to change the way grasslands are managed within the city of Aberdeen, serving the dual purpose of providing suitable and more well-connected habitats for pollinators to flourish, and improving the mental and physical wellbeing of city inhabitants by providing more nature rich green spaces.
Additionally through volunteer training events, increased monitoring of pollinator species present in the area will be implemented.
Species of interest include Clarke’s Mining Bee (Andrena clarkella) and Early Nomad Bee (Nomada leucophthalma) as well as a wide range of pollinators and other wildlife that will benefit from the from the project.
The twelve sites that are the focus of Aberdeen B-Lines along the coast and the River’s Don and Dee are:
These sites will be populated by diverse and colourful wildflower meadows, with locally relevant and sourced plant species, to provide vital forage and nesting sites for a range of pollinator species such as bumblebees, hoverflies and butterflies.
The habitat creation and monitoring will be undertaken closely with community volunteers to get people inspired by nature and more invested in their green spaces.
By improving understanding of the importance of biodiversity and pollinators, transforming how grasslands are managed within the city and surrounding areas Aberdeen B-Lines will provide habitats for pollinator and invertebrate species, helping to improve local populations, whilst also increasing the possibility of expanding the range of ‘species on the edge’, as a response to habitat loss as a result of climate change induced storm damage further South.
Communities can get involved through a series of opportunities including volunteering, habitat creation events, training workshops and “Get Close to Nature” walks.
We will be seeking volunteers to:
Information, advice and support is also available to landowners who would like to learn more about the project and improve their land for pollinators.
To find out more about getting involved in our Aberdeen B-Lines project, please contact Ruth Quigley (Conservation Officer) at [email protected]
“Aberdeen B-Lines” is funded by NatureScot and Milkywire, with additional funding from an anonymous funder.
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