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PUBLIC BUMBLEBEE SURVEY IN THE NETHERLANDS IN 1994 AND 1995
Article number
437_54
Pages
413 – 418
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Abstract
The survey asked for the attention of bumblebees of both members and other inhabitants of the Netherlands.
The objects of the survey were: 1. consciousness: nature is not far away; 2. mapping the distribution of bumblebee species; 3. publicity of the participating societies.
We asked in 1994: which bumblebee species on which plant species do you observe during June, and do you observe special features like nests or behavior? In 1995: when do you observe the first queen of each species and what does she do? To reach the inhabitants, a large-scale campaign was organized, including observation cards (85000) showing the six common bumblebee species and a special bumblebee newspaper (45000). In 1994 we received 25000 and in 1995 4345 observations.
Most observations (81%) in 1994 were made in urban areas.
The observations were useful for mapping and increasing the knowledge on foodplants, nest sites and phenology.
Many of the results were published in a special issue by the organizing societies together with various other bumblebee papers.
Are the objects attained? Yes, at least the first two objects.
The survey did not lead to a significant increase of new members.
The objects of the survey were: 1. consciousness: nature is not far away; 2. mapping the distribution of bumblebee species; 3. publicity of the participating societies.
We asked in 1994: which bumblebee species on which plant species do you observe during June, and do you observe special features like nests or behavior? In 1995: when do you observe the first queen of each species and what does she do? To reach the inhabitants, a large-scale campaign was organized, including observation cards (85000) showing the six common bumblebee species and a special bumblebee newspaper (45000). In 1994 we received 25000 and in 1995 4345 observations.
Most observations (81%) in 1994 were made in urban areas.
The observations were useful for mapping and increasing the knowledge on foodplants, nest sites and phenology.
Many of the results were published in a special issue by the organizing societies together with various other bumblebee papers.
Are the objects attained? Yes, at least the first two objects.
The survey did not lead to a significant increase of new members.
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Authors
M.M. Kwak
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