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  • News | 05 Oct 2022

Benefits of agri-environment wildflower areas vary according to the surrounding landscape

Recent research assessed non-pollinator invertebrates (spiders and beetles) using a focus on landscape characteristics to broaden the perspective on this debate. The researchers report that the presence of different semi-natural habitats in the surrounding area can influence the effects on arthropod communities. They recommend that landscape characteristics be considered in the design of such schemes.

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