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A long wait for pollinators: Restored grasslands need 75+ years for full biodiversity recovery, study finds

Recovered grasslands need over 75 years of continuous management for biodiversity to fully recover, according to Kobe University.
Pollinators take longer to return to restored grasslands, highlighting the focus on preserving ancient grasslands, said ecologist Ushimaru Atushi.
The study emphasizes that restoring valuable grasslands requires active human involvement, according to Hirayama Gaku.
Dr. John Roberts stated that managing the varroa mite infection in feral honeybees is critical for maintaining pollination in Australia's agriculture.

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European honeybee decline could mean native bees thrive

Plant ecologists are having a fresh look at the impact of the varroa mite which might change the relationships between bees and local native vegetation. The introduced European honeybee, although feral, is well established across Australia. Varroa mite, a European honeybee parasite, poses a threat to the feral honeybee population on which much of our agriculture and bee-keeping industries depend. Native bees cannot host mites, due to their diffe…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

A long wait for pollinators: Restored grasslands need 75+ years for full biodiversity recovery, study finds

Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. Kobe University's finding underscores the importance of preserving old grasslands as reservoirs of biodiversity, even if it is just as ski slopes.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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Study finds bees take more than 75 years to return to restored grasslands

Scientists say the finding underlines the importance of preserving grassy areas as reservoirs of biodiversity.

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Earth

Restored grasslands could take centuries to fully recover

A study reveals that even after 75 years of continuous management, restored grasslands do not match the biodiversity of ancient ones.

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Not just bees and butterflies: beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature’s unsung pollinators

Sydney,, Mar 14 (The Conversation) About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimise reproduction, making pollination one of nature’s most important processes.Bees are usually the first insects to come to mind when people think of pollinators. But many other insects – including beetles, flies, moths and butterflies – also visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen.In doing so, they can play an essential role in …

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Anticipating the Return: Bees in Restored Grasslands After Extended Absence

Restoring abandoned grasslands post-woody vegetation removal presents a glimmer of hope for the revival of biodiversity, a clear revelation echoed by the groundbreaking findings from Kobe University. As land use changes and abandonment contribute to a dire decline in global grassland biodiversity, efforts to restore these vital ecosystems become increasingly urgent. The research led by the ecologist Ushimaru Atushi, alongside graduate student Hi…

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