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The hidden world of spiders in your garden

Spiders are an often under looked part of our wildlife. Did you know that there are over 600 different types of spiders in the United Kingdom?

Why should we care about disappearing insects? by Professor Dave Goulson

Opinions are divided about insects. For some of us, insects are beautiful, fascinating, joyful creatures – their buzz or fluttering by a vital part of our spring and summer. Ecologists, farmers…

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The hidden world of spiders in your garden

Why should we care about disappearing insects? by Professor Dave Goulson

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