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Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex and is passionate about protecting bees and insects.
In this episode, Dave covers:
- His early interest in wildlife. [Starts at 1:55]
- How his bumblebee research was prompted by observing their landing behaviour. [Starts at 3:52]
- Bee investigations across the world. [Starts at 6:25]
- Declining bee populations and habitat loss. [Starts at 9:50]
- Sharing scientific findings. [Starts at 13:25]
- Starting the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. [Starts at 15:20]
- Writing books and the challenges of engaging others. [Starts at 17:40]
- Making a difference with wildlife gardening. [Starts at 23:00]
- Latest book releases. [Starts at 28:40]
- Weeds and perceptions of what green spaces should look like. [Starts at 30:05]
- Top recommendations for protecting bees and insects: don’t use pesticides, plant bee-friendly flowers, don’t mow lawn too often, start a compost heap. [Starts at 36:58]
- What the world looks like in 2050 – green, pesticide-free towns with flowering fruit trees and non-mown grass; locally grown food, in ways to promote soil diversity, encourage pollination and natural pests; less meat consumption. [Starts at 38:10]
Useful links
Published books
- A Sting in the Tale (2013)
- A Buzz in the Meadow (2014)
- Bee Quest (2017)
- The Garden Jungle (2019)
- Gardening for Bumblebees (2021)
- Silent Earth (2021)
How to connect
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