Urban Trees, Insects, and Monitoring
Reporting, monitoring, surveys, and prevention are the most powerful weapons in the fight against species that are threatening our urban green spaces.
Reporting, monitoring, surveys, and prevention are the most powerful weapons in the fight against species that are threatening our urban green spaces.
We’ve explored space and the moon, yet much about Earth remains a mystery. Insects, the largest animal group, are barely understood. New technologies promise to transform biodiversity monitoring.
Insect migrations are crucial for pollination, pest control, and nutrient transport. Dr. Will Hawkes’ research in the Pyrenees shows millions of insects cross a high-altitude mountain pass annually.