Curlew are a priority species of conservation concern in the UK due to a recent severe…
Category: Briefing Sheets
The aim of these What the Science Says briefing sheets is to discuss wider topics of interest, exploring the science and how it is represented more broadly, rather than focusing on a single fact.
Briefing Sheet: Ancient and veteran trees
Ancient and veteran trees (AVTs) stand in our landscapes, watching them dramatically change from medieval times…
Briefing Sheet: Badgers and hedgehogs
Species background Hedgehogs European hedgehogs are unmistakable. Small, nocturnal mammals native to the UK1,2, they live…
Briefing Sheet: Conserving Insects on Farmland
Insects are important to the ecosystem, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, which are vital for agriculture…