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Land Management for the Great Yellow Bumblebee

Great Yellow Bumble bees are a fast declining National Priority species in Scotland.  Click download to read the best management to protect these species and their dependency on the Machairs of the island that remain stock free in the summer.

Learn what is being done to help protect this vulnerable species and the management they require to support the population.

Related FAS Resources

Podcast
Thrill of the Hill – Great Yellow Bumblebee | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Video
Land Management for the Great Yellow Bumblebee | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

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