Bumblebee Conservation Trust launches project to save rare Moss carder species
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust and the University of Cambridge have started a three-year scheme to recover the Moss carder bumblebee across landscapes in Cornwall, Kent, and the North Pennines.
Funding and project partners
The initiative receives £907,000 from Natural England's Species Recovery Programme. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust leads the effort alongside researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Targeted habitats and methods
Work will focus on coastal grasslands, dunes, heathland, grazing marshes, and sea walls in specific regions. The team plans to trial small-scale habitat interventions with landowners to identify effective conservation techniques.
Species characteristics and risks
The Moss carder features a velvety covering of ginger-yellow hairs and lacks black hairs on its body. Habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats because this species typically forages closer to its nest than most other bumblebees.
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