Tag: habitat restoration
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Solar Farms Could Boost UK Bumblebees: New Study
New findings link solar farms to bumblebee conservation in the UK Bumblebees, vital pollinators for wild ecosystems and many crops, are facing increasing pressure across Europe. Habitat loss, intensive farming, invasive species and climate change are reshaping landscapes that once supported stable bumblebee populations. A new study published in Global Change Biology investigates a novel…
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Well-managed Solar Farms Could Boost UK Bumblebees, Study Finds
Introduction: A New Ally in Bumblebee Conservation Bumblebees are more than just a familiar sight in the English countryside; they are essential pollinators for wild flora and many crops. As European bumblebee populations face declines from habitat loss, climate change, and disease, researchers are exploring innovative strategies to support these vital insects. A recent study…