Important pollinator areas in Flanders (northern Belgium)
In order to reverse the sharp and rapid decline in the number of pollinators, we need to know which areas are important for insects in general and pollinators in particular. A next step is then to ensure appropriate management. A recently published report on the link between European protected habitat types and pollinators, allowed us to identify 226,140 ha of potentially important areas for pollinators. 79,044 ha (35%) of these are in Natura 2000 areas.
The maps created here can be useful to set priorities when developing measures for pollinators, for example to control the Asian hornet or limit the use of pesticides. We also call for the collection of better baseline data on pollinators and the launch of a science-based monitoring network in Flanders. That way we can closely monitor trends in pollinator abundance.
The maps created here can be useful to set priorities when developing measures for pollinators, for example to control the Asian hornet or limit the use of pesticides. We also call for the collection of better baseline data on pollinators and the launch of a science-based monitoring network in Flanders. That way we can closely monitor trends in pollinator abundance.
Details
| Number of pages | 63 |
|---|---|
| Volume | 18 |
| Type | Reports of Research Institute for Nature and Forest |
| Category | Research |
| Language | English |
Bibtex
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abstract = "In order to reverse the sharp and rapid decline in the number of pollinators, we need to know which areas are important for insects in general and pollinators in particular. A next step is then to ensure appropriate management. A recently published report on the link between European protected habitat types and pollinators, allowed us to identify 226,140 ha of potentially important areas for pollinators. 79,044 ha (35%) of these are in Natura 2000 areas.
The maps created here can be useful to set priorities when developing measures for pollinators, for example to control the Asian hornet or limit the use of pesticides. We also call for the collection of better baseline data on pollinators and the launch of a science-based monitoring network in Flanders. That way we can closely monitor trends in pollinator abundance.
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Authors
Dirk MaesTim Adriaens
Frank Van de Meutter
Kevin Maebe
Steven De Saeger
Geert De Knijf
Jasmijn Hillaert
Toon Spanhove
Pieter Vanormelingen
Carine Wils
