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PLOTS FOR POLLINATORS

One of the conclusions of a team from Bristol University researching urban provision for pollinators is that towns and cities need more allotments. The study set out to identify important land uses for pollinators in urban areas, identify key forage plants, and propose strategies to improve pollinator conservation in towns and cities.

The team undertook a detailed study of pollinator abundance and plant use at 360 sites in four cities – Bristol, Reading, Leeds and Edinburgh – over two years. The sites covered nine land uses, including allotments and residential