Islay Natural History Trust

21/10/2026

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21/10/2026

A new study led by the Hutton has shown that not all trees are equal when it comes to creating resilient, biodiverse woodlands. 🌳

Working with partners from the RSPB and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, researchers found that the ability of woodlands to support biodiversity depends heavily on the species included in the mix, not simply the number of different tree species present. 🌲

The study, which was published in the Quarterly Journal of Forestry, highlights the need for greater consideration of tree species composition in forestry policy and woodland management, particularly as forests face growing pressures from climate change, pests and diseases. ☀️

More: https://www.hutton.ac.uk/study-shows-importance-of-species-selection-for-forest-resilience-and-biodiversity/

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Roaming critter at the Nature Center today. A very large Dor beetle. Popped it back outside to go hunting for dung. 🪲

20/10/2026

National pollinator survey reveals insects’ favoured flowers

📝 An eight-year study has revealed that the most popular flower with pollinating insects is Common Ivy.
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buglife.org.uk/news/national-pollinator-survey-reveals-insects-favoured-flowers/

🌼 Ivy was followed by Hogweed, Bramble, Buddleja, Knapweeds and Thistle in overall insect popularity.

ℹ️ To find out more about PoMS and how to get involved, visit ukpoms.org.uk
📷 Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on ivy ©️ Simon Munnery

18/10/2026

Curious about chafers?
🪱 Excited by earthworms?
🐝 Suspicious of solitary wasps?

🔎 If you want to learn more about about our enigmatic invertebrates, conservation work underway to protect and look after them or want to hone up on your survey skills then we've got just the thing!
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buglife.org.uk/get-involved/courses/

😍 Buglife is pleased to share that the Biological Recording Company will now donate 10% of the sales price of their online courses and webinars when participants sign up through our dedicated links.

🌐 To make finding and accessing these easier, using our sign-up links, we have created dedicated courses pages on our website.

🎞️ The pre-recorded webinars, and associated content, cover a wide range of invertebrate (and non-invertebrate) topics. Why not take a look and see what you discover?!
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buglife.org.uk/get-involved/courses/

16/10/2026

📷 Credit Hubbub