World bee day shines the spotlight on pollinators and insects more broadly, and the important role of protected areas in conserving this immense diversity of organisms
Insects have over the years been recognised for the important role they play in both natural and agricultural ecosystems in delivering provisioning services, such as pollination of food crops and provision of honey. However, their role in ecosystems also extends beyond pollination services, where they play an important role as pest controllers, waste decomposers and…