Latest News - The Jersey Pollinator Project

National Pollinator Strategy for England: New Implementation Plan Issued

20/12/2018 // by Jon Rault

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released a new implementation plan for its National …

23/11/2018 // by Barry Wells

With Christmas just around the corner, here are some great books to buy as presents, or to put on your own Santa's wish …

31/07/2018 // by Barry Wells

Eryngium planum, known as Blue Eryngo or Flat Sea Holly, is native to central and southeastern Europe and central Asia. …

19/07/2018 // by Jon Rault

A new study of pesticide use in Britain has revealed a rapid rise in toxic load for bees. The study found that despite …

19/07/2018 // by Jon Rault

The British Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a £60,000 fund to support pollinator habitat mapping and …

01/07/2018 // by Jon Rault

While the British Government has recently made some progress to help insects, including the creation of a National …

23/06/2018 // by Jon Rault

The European Commission recently closed its consultation on an EU Pollinators Initiative. The EU Pollinators …

30/05/2018 // by Jon Rault

Following the endorsement of European Union (EU) Member States, the European Commission (EC) has adopted regulations to …

25/05/2018 // by Barry Wells

A familiar site this month is the “Mayflower” or Hawthorn. The name haw, originally an Old English term for hedge, …

16/05/2018 // by Barry Wells

One of the commonest kind of solitary bee on the wing this month is the “Nomad” Bee. Often mistaken for small wasps, …

28/04/2018 // by Barry Wells

Not everyone would consider ponds when thinking about garden habitats for pollinators. However, if planted with these …

06/04/2018 // by Barry Wells

Peacock butterflies (Aglais io) are now coming out of hibernation and appearing in our gardens. They will have spent the …