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How to identify bumblebees

In Britain we have around 270 species of bee. These include solitary bees, bumblebees and honeybees. You can identify some of the common bumblebees you see buzzing around parks and gardens using our guide.
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How to plant a tree

It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!

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Can nature recover in the busy Irish Sea?

Where we are standing on a wobbly pontoon in life jackets seems an unlikely place for a nature restoration project. We are in the middle of Belfast harbour, with grey cityscape all around us, the…

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How to do companion planting

Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.

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How to respond to a planning application

Most local authorities will provide plans and other documents for a planning application online. If not, you can ask the local planning authority to send you copies. Read everything thoroughly. If you don’t understand something, you can ask the case officer or look at Planning Aid Wales.
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Beavers in Wales, what do YOU think?

The University of Exeter invites residents in Wales to take part in research investigating attitudes towards Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) in Wales.
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How to attract bumblebees to your garden

The best plants for bumblebees! Bees are important pollinating insects, but they are under threat. You can help them by planting bumblebee-friendly flowers.