00:21
00:26 - Juanita Brown, author of “Gardening for Biodiversity,” collaborates with local council to distribute free copies of her book to promote wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
01:14
01:19 - Anita discusses her role with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan and its goal to change the fortune of Ireland's bees by engaging communities.
02:02
02:31 - The importance of biodiversity in our gardens is highlighted, citing health benefits such as stress reduction and how a biodiverse area enhances those benefits.
04:00
04:14 - Insight into the decline of wildlife in Ireland, with one in five species threatened by extinction, including common species in decline due to habitat changes.
07:04
07:59 - Discussion on the impact of insect population decline, including the findings from a German study showing a significant decrease in flying insects over 27 years, highlighting the importance of insects in ecosystems.
10:51
11:59 - Anita provides tips on supporting birds in gardens, from using bird feeders and planting natural bird food like native trees that provide berries and attract insects.
22:26
23:23 - Importance of altering lawn mowing practices to benefit pollinators, such as allowing dandelions and clovers to flower, contributing significantly to bee nutrition.
28:20
29:00 - The need to protect existing biodiverse areas in gardens, such as brambles and ivy, crucial for many species, instead of removing them to plant new wildflowers.
32:07
32:41 - Encouragement to reduce the use of pesticides, highlighting the impact on bees and other insects, and promoting alternative, more sustainable garden management practices.
34:47
35:21 - Advocacy for recording the biodiversity in your garden, participating in national surveys like the garden bird survey, and contributing to databases for conservation efforts.
37:31
38:00 - Discussion of alternatives to chemical pesticides, such as copper wire or beer traps, to organically manage slugs without harming birds and hedgehogs.
41:22
41:52 - Encouragement to look beyond the visual appeal of plants and select ones that benefit biodiversity, including pollinator-friendly plants and perennials that are not necessarily native.
43:06
43:22 - Mention of videos and guidelines on pollinator.ie website that provide advice on gardening for biodiversity, including creating a wildflower meadow in your garden.
47:37
48:38 - Suggestion to plant fruit trees in gardens as they are beneficial for pollinators and provide a community resource with free fruit, while also contributing to biodiversity.
