The 5 R’s

Tackling the issues behind pollinator decline can be overwhelming and it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! We have summarised the many ways you can get involved into 5 actions: Read, Record, Rethink, Restore, Rally.

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Read: Learn more about pollinators and reasons behind their decline. Explore a collection of websites, reports, books, identification guides, scientific papers, and other resources to deepen your knowledge about pollinators and the challenges they face.

Record: Support and engage in monitoring efforts and data collection. Discover apps to record and map pollinators and their habitats, methods and protocols for conducting studies, models and datasets that can be used for analyses and much more! Whether you’re contributing to existing monitoring efforts or designing your own research and study, this is the right section to turn your observations into knowledge!

Rethink: Consider how pollinator conservation can be incorporated in your work or life – many you can do without stepping foot outside. Explore practical guidelines, inspiring ideas, and real-world examples to help you developing a pollinator plan and making informed and strategic decisions for your business, garden, city, or school. You’ll also find practical tools to assess the current impact of your land or activities.

Restore: Take evidence-based actions to support pollinators in your land management. Discover practical, evidence-based ways to manage your land for pollinators—from designing a pollinator-friendly garden and trimming hedgerows to choosing the right flowers and restoring valuable habitats. Whether you’re planning, planting, or managing your land, find out what works best for pollinators.

Rally: Spread the word about the importance of pollinators and habitat restoration!

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