Using bee models to support decision-making in the implementation of the National Pollinator Strategy in Cornwall
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Exeter
Department Name: Biosciences
Abstract
Recent pollinator declines raise serious concerns about the future of pollination ecosystem services for wild flowers and some crops in agricultural landscapes. In response, the UKs National Pollinator Strategy (NPS) has catalysed landscape scale conservation projects aimed at protecting pollinating insects that support biodiversity and sustainable food production. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (CAONB) has initiated new work to help deliver the NPS aims, and this Innovation Internship will create a partnership between the University of Exeter (UoE) and CAONB to advise, support and extend this. The intern, Dr Grace Twiston-Davies (GTD), will utilise the cutting-edge suite of pollinator computer models, developed at UoE (with Research Council UK funding), to provide robust scientific evidence that can inform the strategic implementation of wild pollinator conservation at CAONB. GTD will share her extensive biodiversity and pollinator ecology expertise to further CAONB's initiative to improve the Cornish landscape for pollinators. In return, CAONB partners, will share invaluable expertise in how best to work with land stewards and owners to benefit the environment; and will give vital feedback on how we can integrate our models to fit the needs of beneficiaries. This collaboration will provide a sustainable relationship with multiple benefits for both partners that extend beyond the duration of the Internship, since both plan to further their work to effectively improve landscape management for pollinators.
Agricultural landscapes cover 2/3 of the CAONB, providing an opportunity to make a significant contribution to pollinator conservation. However, there is poor uptake of the pollinator targeted management options (e.g. Countryside Stewardship options) like nectar flower mixes and grassland floral diversity enhancement. It is unclear as to what scale and density these options need to be administered at in order to maximise their ecological benefits and there is currently no mechanism for comparing the relative effects of different options to aid decision-making. This Internship will enable management recommendations to be made based on the predictions of relative bumblebee colony success to assist CAONB in implementing pollinator management most effective to the specific option and landscape. By potentially targeting grassland under agricultural use, this project covers two of the NERC Innovation priority areas; Sustainable Food Production, by increasing the sustainability of the beef and dairy industry through the enhancement of grassland sward diversity and Natural Resources, by managing natural resources of biodiversity and pollination services at CAONB.
CAONB have recently published their 2016-2021 management plan which includes "Investing in Nature" policies specifically involving supporting land managers to increase ecosystem services and biodiversity. Now is the opportune time to strategically implement pollinator friendly management options. CAONB have invested in a Project Development Officer; Richard Hardy to help implement key objectives of the National Pollinator Strategy within the AONB and to launch new pollinator focused projects. They are keen to capitalise on the ecological expertise available in the pollinator research team at the UoE to maximise the impact of the project. GTD will therefore, bridge the knowledge gap between the partners, and share her expertise in landscape-scale grassland ecology and pollinator models. This will be transformative to the organisation in informing evidence-based decision making in order to enhance the Cornish landscape for pollinators.
This project will provide a high profile impact case-study resulting from Research Council UK funded ecological modelling research (BBSRC, NERC), and will result in on-going and long-lasting impact for both partners, providing the opportunity for partners to develop further funding bids and projects together.
Agricultural landscapes cover 2/3 of the CAONB, providing an opportunity to make a significant contribution to pollinator conservation. However, there is poor uptake of the pollinator targeted management options (e.g. Countryside Stewardship options) like nectar flower mixes and grassland floral diversity enhancement. It is unclear as to what scale and density these options need to be administered at in order to maximise their ecological benefits and there is currently no mechanism for comparing the relative effects of different options to aid decision-making. This Internship will enable management recommendations to be made based on the predictions of relative bumblebee colony success to assist CAONB in implementing pollinator management most effective to the specific option and landscape. By potentially targeting grassland under agricultural use, this project covers two of the NERC Innovation priority areas; Sustainable Food Production, by increasing the sustainability of the beef and dairy industry through the enhancement of grassland sward diversity and Natural Resources, by managing natural resources of biodiversity and pollination services at CAONB.
CAONB have recently published their 2016-2021 management plan which includes "Investing in Nature" policies specifically involving supporting land managers to increase ecosystem services and biodiversity. Now is the opportune time to strategically implement pollinator friendly management options. CAONB have invested in a Project Development Officer; Richard Hardy to help implement key objectives of the National Pollinator Strategy within the AONB and to launch new pollinator focused projects. They are keen to capitalise on the ecological expertise available in the pollinator research team at the UoE to maximise the impact of the project. GTD will therefore, bridge the knowledge gap between the partners, and share her expertise in landscape-scale grassland ecology and pollinator models. This will be transformative to the organisation in informing evidence-based decision making in order to enhance the Cornish landscape for pollinators.
This project will provide a high profile impact case-study resulting from Research Council UK funded ecological modelling research (BBSRC, NERC), and will result in on-going and long-lasting impact for both partners, providing the opportunity for partners to develop further funding bids and projects together.
Publications
Becher MA
(2018)
Bumble-BEEHAVE: A systems model for exploring multifactorial causes of bumblebee decline at individual, colony, population and community level.
in The Journal of applied ecology
Knapp JL
(2019)
Bombus terrestris in a mass-flowering pollinator-dependent crop: A mutualistic relationship?
in Ecology and evolution
Twiston-Davies G
(2021)
BEE-STEWARD: A research and decision-support software for effective land management to promote bumblebee populations
in Methods in Ecology and Evolution
| Title | 6000 flowers art exhibition, 20th March- 12th May 2017 |
| Description | We collaborated on a creative interpretation of Farms for AONBees entitled "6000 flowers" with an exhibition and local and social media coverage shown from 20th March - 12th May. 6000 flowers collaborated with local artist Josie Purcell to highlight the huge number of flowers bumblebee queens may visit in the spring to collect enough nectar and pollen to establish their nests and to showcase how we are working with farmers to try and increase floral resources across Cornwall's landscapes. The results were an exhibition that showcased 12 original landscape prints . |
| Type Of Art | Artwork |
| Year Produced | 2017 |
| Impact | Our impact was measured by distributing 600 postcards throughout the exhibition period between at the ESI's Creative Exchange and to the 120 delegates at the Cornwall AONB conference (20th May). |
| URL | http://www.exeter.ac.uk/esi/business/creativeexchangeprogramme/6000flowers/ |
| Description | In collaboration with Cornwall AONB, we launched the Farms for AONBees project to enhance Cornwall's finest landscapes for nature and business based on the Environment and Sustainability Institutes' cutting edge bee computer models. The internship refined the future direction and legacy for Farms for AONBees, highlighting 3 key recommendations for future work that could be transferrable to other landscapes: (1) Even small changes in management could make a big difference to the number of Bumblebees; (2) farm-scale management could increase landscape-scale Bumblebee survival; (3) by planting the right flowers in the right place we could benefit bees and business. Additionally (4), there was huge support and potential for this sort of project to strategically enhance landscape scale pollinator conservation and pollination working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders. |
| Exploitation Route | Using the models (BEEHAVE, BEESCOUT, Bumble-BEEHAVE, BEE-STEWARD) in land management decision making could provide a UK competitive advantage for farmers by predicting what options could have the biggest returns in terms of pollination for crop production and/or providing a unique selling point for their produce, thus improving UK business performance. Additionally, using these tools to predict pollinator conservation and resilience could transform UK public services by providing a secure and sustainable supply of food. We aim to continue utilising the models as decision support tools for land management and continue the Farms for AONBees project through future projects and collaborations including the current BEE-STEWARD project. These findings are proposed to be taken forward by Cornwall AONB in a new Defra Test Trial across the Lizard in Cornwall. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment |
| Description | 1. Farms for AONBees was launched: In partnership, we have launched a project aimed at enhancing Cornwall's finest landscapes for bees and business- Farms for AONBees, with Cornwall AONB aiming to continue with the project past the end of the internship. As well as the impact and engagement activities detailed, there has also been substantial promotion through the Cornwall AONB Facebook page (500 likes) and Twitter feed (>2.2K followers) with a dedicated twitter hashtag #FarmsforAONBees. 2. Partnerships were secured: We have worked successfully in partnership so that Cornwall AONB are committed to the project and its importance, potentially beginning to transform UK public services by proving an innovative mechanism to secure a sustainable supply of food; "If we don't have our pollinators that makes it very, very difficult for us to produce food. The objectives for farmers and the objectives for conservationists are absolutely aligned on this issue. Farmers need bees, farmers need pollinators and we want to see bees conserved in the landscape. It's a win, win - there are no downsides to this, so the more farmers and land managers that can get involved with Farms for AONBees the better really"- Colette Beckham, Cornwall AONB Partnership Manager. 3. Farmers have been engaged: We have successfully engaged with 5 key stakeholders from food and farming in Cornwall; Natural England, National Trust, National Farmers Union, Farm and Wildlife Advisory Group and Cornwall Agri-food Council. We have also engaged with 5 high-profile and up and coming farmers including Young Dairy Farmer of the Year 2016 and the NFU Cornwall County Chairman, with one of our farming couples being nominated for West Country Farmer of the Year 2017 as a direct consequence of being involved in the project. These stakeholders are currently on board to help us direct and deliver impact from the Farms for AONBees project in the future. 4. Farmland has been strategically mapped: A total of 125km2 of Cornwall has been mapped, and the effect of different pollinator-friendly management options over 2.52 km2 (252 ha) of agricultural land on pollinator conservation, pollination potential and pollinator resilience has been predicted using the ESIs Bee models (BEESCOUT and Bumble-BEEHAVE). The results presented to farmers are tailor-made to their farm maps, their interests and their preferences. We have evidence that the project could transform UK public services by providing a secure food supply through supporting pollinator resilience and that the project could improve UK business performance by increasing the environmental sustainability of businesses because we have helped land managers consider pollinators in their farm management decision making and to make the most of their land for pollinators in their Countryside Stewardship applications and beyond: "Subsidies might not be the same in a few years, so we have to look at utilising our ground as effectively as possible. We really just want to see a healthier environment on our farm, so 'Farms for AONBees' is helping us now choose what seeds we're going to put in where, choose which options we can use for the Countryside Stewardship and really make an informed choice as to what we're going to do". - Farms for AONBees participant, Cornwall 5. In 2018 Cornwall AONB applied to run a Defra Test trial across the Lizard area explicitly stating that they could build upon the 'Farms for AONBees' project and utilise the BEE-STEWARD software for landscape scale objective setting. 6. From Jan 2020- June 2021 Cornwall AONB are running a Defra Test as part of a set of tests with the National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty "Farming for the Nation". This includes building on our Farms for AONBees project by predicting and comparing changes in environmental and farm business measures (e.g. biodiversity/profit) arising from changes in land management to benefit ecosystem services. This uses the BEE-STEWARD tool to predict the impacts of farm management on bumblebees as a proxy for biodiversity. |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment |
| Impact Types | Societal |
| Description | Consulted on Cornwall Pollinator Action Plan |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Membership of a guideline committee |
| Description | Open Innovation Platform- Impact Fund |
| Amount | £9,872 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 08/2017 |
| End | 05/2018 |
| Description | South West Partnership for Environment and Economic Prosperity (SWEEP) |
| Amount | £4,108,113 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | NE/P011217/1 |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2017 |
| End | 07/2022 |
| Description | Bumblebee Conservation Trust 2018 |
| Organisation | Bumble Bee Conservation Trust |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We have been collaborating with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT) through a series of 4 face to face and skype meetings with the aim of facilitating the BBCT to use the BEE-STEWARD software in their landscape scale conservation projects. |
| Collaborator Contribution | BBCT have contributed the time of their CEO and key members of staff to a series of meeting in the aim of utilising BEE-STEWARD in their future projects and are developing a project bid. |
| Impact | Four meetings with BBCT. Project awarded by the Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation and Kellys Ice-cream for a 3 year 3 month project starting Jan 2020 to look at using BEE-STEWARD to target pollinator friendly management and help refine the model. In collaboration with Duchy of Cornwall Estates, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Trewithen Dairy, Lanhydrock Estate Co. National Trust, Lanhydrock Estate. Project paid for a 0.5FTE project manager for the duration of the project and some technical consultancy work for the University of Exeter. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty |
| Organisation | Cornwall AONB |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We have successfully managed a working partnership with Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty partnership. We have been working together to test and trial the BEE-STEWARD software sharing research and policy objectives, we have worked successfully together during the project, by supporting the Cornwall AONB application and award for a Defra Test Trial across the Lizard and plan to continue working together. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Cornwall AONB they contributed £6,550 in kind, providing meeting time and desk space for the team and hosted workshops and outreach at their 2018 annual conference and at the Royal Cornwall Show. |
| Impact | One workshop at the Cornwall AONB annual Conference, collaboration at the 2018 Royal Cornwall Show, shared blogs and webpages. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Tevi- use of BEE-STEWARD as an 'offering' to businesses |
| Organisation | Cornwall Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Researcher Dr Grace Twiston-Davies has collaborated with the 'Tevi' project- a European funded (ERDF) project between the University of Exeter, Cornwall Council, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Cornwall Development Company. Tevi aims to grow businesses whilst enhancing the natural environment and as part of this will engage with at least 193 individual businesses providing at least 12 hours of business assist for them. As part of this assist GTD, is responsible for creating bespoke BEE-STEWARD reports for those businesses interested in pollinator conservation. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Tevi have employed GTD to deliver bespoke reports using the BEE-STEWARD software and/or the science behind it for those businesses that are interested in pollinator conservation. This forms part of the 12 hour business assist and an output for the Tevi project. |
| Impact | There have been a series of bespoke reports to businesses as part of this collaboration as well as meetings and a workshop. Theses are not listed as engagement activities as they are part of the Tevi program. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Tevi- use of BEE-STEWARD as an 'offering' to businesses |
| Organisation | The Wildlife Trusts |
| Department | Cornwall Wildlife Trust |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Researcher Dr Grace Twiston-Davies has collaborated with the 'Tevi' project- a European funded (ERDF) project between the University of Exeter, Cornwall Council, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Cornwall Development Company. Tevi aims to grow businesses whilst enhancing the natural environment and as part of this will engage with at least 193 individual businesses providing at least 12 hours of business assist for them. As part of this assist GTD, is responsible for creating bespoke BEE-STEWARD reports for those businesses interested in pollinator conservation. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Tevi have employed GTD to deliver bespoke reports using the BEE-STEWARD software and/or the science behind it for those businesses that are interested in pollinator conservation. This forms part of the 12 hour business assist and an output for the Tevi project. |
| Impact | There have been a series of bespoke reports to businesses as part of this collaboration as well as meetings and a workshop. Theses are not listed as engagement activities as they are part of the Tevi program. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | "Working with Cornwall's farmers to enhance farmland pollination and pollinator conservation" Case study on University of Exeter website |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This article described BEE-STEWARD and the Farms for AONBees pilot using these as a case study of impact for the University of Exeter's Cornwall campus. Purpose was to share this case study with a wider audience |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://hwww.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall/research/impact/farmlandpollination |
| Description | 2 blogs on cornwall-aonb.gov.uk. website |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | These were 2 Cornwall AONB blogs on the developments from NERC Innovation Internship project and on the launch of the Farms for AONBees project. The purpose was to share the details of the collaborative project with the wider Cornwall AONB audience. Results were that: Blogs on the Cornwall AONB "News" page received ~1.6K page views. Views from all over the world. http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2017/6/5/world-environment-day-see-farms-for-aonbees-project-expand-to-bring-more-benefits-to-cornish-bees-and-farmers http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2016/11/28/new-pollinator-project-farms-for-aonbees |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016,2017 |
| URL | http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2017/6/5/world-environment-day-see-farms-for-aonbees-project-ex... |
| Description | 2 blogs on www.beehave-model.net website |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | These were 2 BEEHAVE website blogs , "BEEHAVE teams up with farmers to develop models for bees and business" and "New project uses BEEHAVE models to help increase pollinators in Cornwall, UK". The purpose was to provide an update on the latest impact related developments of the models and how we are working with farmers to make a decision support tool. Results were that blogs on the BEEHAVE "News" page receive >800 page views. http://beehave-model.net/beehave-teams-up-with-farmers-to-develop-models-for-bees-and-business/ http://beehave-model.net/new-project-uses-beehave-models-to-help-increase-pollinators-in-cornwall-uk/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016,2017 |
| URL | http://beehave-model.net/beehave-teams-up-with-farmers-to-develop-models-for-bees-and-business/ |
| Description | 3 blogs on www.beehave-model.net 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blogs written on the following- The launch of the Bumble-BEEHAVE model and paper http://beehave-model.net/bumble-beehave-launched/ Insights into the wok of the Osborne research group http://beehave-model.net/working-alongside-the-osborne-bee-group/ and the launch of the BEE-STEWARD beta model http://beehave-model.net/bee-steward-beta-is-launched/ Reach of website in the last year- 7,121 sessions, 5717 users and 12,555 page views as of 26th Feb 2018-2019 News page in the last year- 810 unique views, 674 users, 967 page views |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://beehave-model.net/news/ |
| Description | 6000 flowers art exhibition, 20th March- 12th May 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We collaborated on a creative interpretation of Farms for AONBees entitled "6000 flowers" with an exhibition and local and social media coverage shown from 20th March - 12th May. 6000 flowers collaborated with local artist Josie Purcell to highlight the huge number of flowers bumblebee queens may visit in the spring to collect enough nectar and pollen to establish their nests and to showcase how we are working with farmers to try and increase floral resources across Cornwall's landscapes. The purpose was to share the Farms for AONBees project with a wider audience and find new ways to interpret our project and its potential impacts. Impact was that we inspired and enthused local artist with the project: "The 6000 Flowers project was an amazing opportunity to showcase how science and art can come together to support our environment for the benefit of bumblebees" - Josie Purcell 6000 flowers artist. We had a 500 word blog on the Cornwall AONB news page (1.6K views a year to the news page), a radio interview for BBC Radio Cornwall news (140K listeners per week), a 500-word article with photos in the local Newspaper (West Britain, readership 21K) and in Cornwall Today Magazine (readership 34K per issue). Altogether this potentially reached an audience of over 100K and providing substantial exposure for the Farms for AONBees project and the 6000 flowers artist. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2017/3/21/6000-flowers-arts-project-creates-a-buzz-for-bumblebe... |
| Description | Article in Business Cornwall Magazine and website on the 'Create a Buzz for the Environment' event 26th July 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Article on our Create a Buzz Event with Future Focus. Printed 26th July 2018. Also hosted on the University of Exeter website- http://www.exeter.ac.uk/esi/news/articles/cornwallbusinessescreateab.php |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/2018/07/businesses-create-a-buzz/ |
| Description | BEE-STEWARD stakeholder meeting 25th May 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Meeting with our key BEE-STEWARD stakeholders to review progress made on the project and plan for the future. 25th May 2018. We have continued to work with these stakeholders going forward. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Bumblebee Conservation trust press release on the Fowey valley project using the BEE-STEWARD tool |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Bumblebee conservation trust have a press release to share their Fowey Valley Bumblebee project which uses the BEE-STEWARD tool to test out landscape scale management for pollinators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/new-project-will-create-a-bumblebee-friendly-fowey-valley/ |
| Description | Cornwall AONB Annual Conference 2018- Workshop on pollinators and farming 14th April 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Workshop organised as part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty annual conference. The conference was about the future of the farmed environment. This small workshop was in collaboration with the National Farmers Union and was intended to provide a chance to discuss and feedback on pollinator projects such as Farms for AONBees and BEE-STEWARD projects that we had been collaborating on. This built upon our relationship with the NFU who we are planning to collaborate with in the future |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2018/5/1/the-future-of-the-farmed-environment-in-cornwall |
| Description | Cornwall AONB annual Conference 20th May, 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was a dedicated Farms for AONBees presence at the annual Cornwall AONB conference and facilitation of a workshop on the Farms for AONBees project and its applications with key stakeholders. The purpose was to share the Farms for AONBees project with a wider audience of partners and potential beneficiaries and gather feedback on the potential to develop the project further and increase its impact for the future. Results were that we premiered a 4 minute video on the Farms for AONBees project, 120 delegates all received flyers on the project. In the workshop 20 influential delegates attended, collaborated and received a project summary. We recruited land owners to partake in farm surveys for student research projects. Main impact was that we collated a mailing list of ~30 key stakeholders interested in being kept up to date with Farms for AONBees developments. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/blog/2017/5/22/nature-conference-a-resounding-success |
| Description | Create a Buzz for the Environment event 15th June 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Collaborating with 'Future Focus' a European funded project and part of the Unlocking Potential project we held an event for businesses in Cornwall to hear about what other businesses are doing for pollinators and about the latest research and support at the university of Exeter. 40 delegates attended representing 16 different businesses across the County. 15th June 2018. Since we have collaborated with many of these businesses going forward and continue to collaborate with the 'Future Focus' team. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/2018/07/businesses-create-a-buzz/ |
| Description | Farming and Wuildlife Advisory Group South West Comitee Member |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Grace Twiston-Davies invited as a comitee member to the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Farms for AONBees stand at Royal Cornwall Show 8th-10th June, 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was a Cornwall AONB stand on the theme of the Farms for AONBees project over 3 days at the annual Royal Cornwall Show. The purpose of this was to share information about the Farms for AONBees project, recruit new farmers and partners to the project and reinforce the relationship between existing partners who are supporting bee conservation. Results were a successful stand with >100 direct interactions and our partners including the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, National Farmers Union, the National Trust sharing flyers on the Farms for AONBees project. Impact was that we recruited 2 influential farmers to the project and fostered a connection with Cornish Mutual, distributed 100 flyers and 100 badges through our stand and our partners stand. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Landscapes for Life NAAONB conference 18-19th July, 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was an annual meeting for the National Associated for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Winchester. We presented an exhibition stand with details and information on our Farms for AONBees project to <100 ANOB employees from <40 ANOB areas. The purpose was to share the Farms for AONBees project with other AONB units across the UK. Results were that we instigated discussion about running the Farms for AONBees project across other AONB units and connections made. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://landscapesforlifeevents.org.uk/category/conference-2017/ |
| Description | Online article - Inside Climate News |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed for an article for Inside Climate News. A news update featured the BEE-STEWARD tool and how its helping land managers and pollinators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28082021/warming-trends-best-smelling-vegan-burgers-the-benefits-... |
| Description | Online article - The Wildlife Society |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed for an article for wildlife.org (the wildlife society). A news update featured the BEE-STEWARD tool and how its helping land managers and pollinators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://wildlife.org/tool-helps-landowners-design-for-bumblebees/ |
| Description | Panel member at the Cornwall AONB Diamond Landscapes Anniversary Conference 23rd Nov 2020 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Grace Twiston-Davies was invited as a panel member to discuss the future of the Cornwall AONB farming landscape with Mark Cocker and Graham Harvey at their Diamond Landscape Confernce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Presentation and meeting with Trewithen Dairy and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation and meeting on using the BEE-STEWARD model with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Trewithen Dairy across the Fowey valley. 12th April 2018. Collaboration with their neighbours- Duchy of Cornwall Estates, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, and Lanhydrock National Trust Estate. 8 attendees from the different businesses. Plans were made to put in a project using BEE-STEWARD to target pollinator-friendly actions across the valley. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Presentation by partners on Farms for AONBees at the National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty annual confernce 25th-26th July 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The Farms for AONBees project and the follow on with the BEE-STEWARD project, in collaboration with Cornwall AONB and South Devon AONB was nominated for a National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Bowland Award in 2018. This project was presented at the National Association for AONBs national Conference in front over <100 delegates representing the AONBs. Although not the overall winner there was a lot of interest in the potential of the project going forward with other AONBs. 24th-26th July 2018. We have held follow up meeting to discuss the best steps forward to roll Farms for AONBees out across the SW with partners AONB units. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.landscapesforlife.org.uk/resource/farms-for-aonbees/ |
| Description | Presentation to West Cornwall Beekeepers 7th Nov 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation with questions and discussion to members of the West Cornwall Beekeepers Association on 07/11/17. The purpose was to share information on the 2 impact related projects- Farms for AONBees and BEE-STEWARD. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Press release - Bumblebee Conservation trust press release on the Fowey valley project using the BEE-STEWARD tool |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | the Bumblebee Conservation trust press release on their new project - the Fowey valley Bumblebee project- using the BEE-STEWARD tool to test out landscape scale management for pollinators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/new-project-will-create-a-bumblebee-friendly-fowey-valley/ |
| Description | Regular updates on the project in Cornwall AONB "Tir-teg" newsletter, 2016-2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | There was substantial promotion through the Cornwall AONB newsletter "Tir teg" (~1500 subscribers) on the developments of the Farms for AONBees project and its next steps. The purpose was to share the Farms for AONBees project with subscribers to the Cornwall AONB newsletter. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016,2017 |
| Description | Series of meetings with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | We have held a series of face to face and Skype meetings with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust with the aim of integrating the BEE-STEWARD software into their future projects for landscape-scale pollinator friendly actions. We have been developing a project that will have BBCT as the lead organisation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | South Devon AONB farmer meeting 11th May 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | In collaboration with South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we held a meeting/workshop with some of the key farmers in the AONB to discuss pollinator-friendly actions across their farms. Date 11th May 2018. Much discussion and enthusiasm was generated and we are continuing to collaborate with South Devon AONB in the future. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Stand with Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the Royal Cornwall Show 7-9th June 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a Cornwall AONB stand where we continued to promote the Farms for AONBees and BEE-STEWARD projects over 3 days at the annual Royal Cornwall Show. 7-10th June 2018. The purpose of this was to share information about the projects, and reinforce the relationship between existing partners who are supporting bee conservation. Results were a successful stand with >100 direct interactions and our partners including the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, National Farmers Union, Duchy of Cornwall Estates and Natural England. This event solidified our existing relationship with important stakeholders in the county who we have continued to work with on future projects. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Trewithen Diary set up webpage on BEE-STEWARD |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Trewithen Dairy have set up a webpage on their website dedicated to sharing their work on pollintaors and using the BEE-STEWARD model to help target land managament at their home farma and with their neighbours. This is part of the Fowey Valley Bumblebee Project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk/bee-lovely/ |
| Description | Trewithen Diary set up webpage on BEE-STEWARD |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Trewithen Dairy has set up a webpage on their website dedicated to sharing the BEE-STEWARD project and their involvement in the work on their home farm and with their neigbours through the Fowey Valley Bumblebee Project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk/bee-lovely/ |
| Description | Webpage hosted on Cornwall AONB site 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We have supported Cornwall AONB in setting up a webpage dedicated to the "Farms for AONBees" project that we launched with them and about their continued collaboration on the BEE-STEWARD project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/farms-for-aonbees |
| Description | West Britain article, Jan 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This was a 500-word article in the Environment page of the West Britain, (readership 21K) on the Farms for AONBees project. The purpose was to share the Farms for AONBees project with a wide public audience |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | www.beesteward.co.uk website launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A website was launched www.beesteward.co.uk to provide online information about the BEE-STEWARD model and link to the www.beehave-model.net webpage. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.beesteward.co.uk/ |