Bücher von Dave Goulson

''Go on, have a flutter! Take a few tips from the new book by biologist Dave Goulson and it''s a safe bet that beautiful butterflies will start gathering in your garden'' Daily MailFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Sting In The Tale comes this practical guide to creating a paradise for pollinators.There are twenty six different species of bumblebees to be found in the UK, of around 250 species worldwide. Bumblebees are among the most important of our insects; these superb pollinators ensure that wildflowers set seed and reappear each year, and that our vegetable and fruit crops give us bountiful harvests. With the decline in the populations of our wild bees, these beloved creatures need looking after more than ever. Gardening for Bumblebees shows you how you can provide a refuge for bumblebees to feed, breed and thrive. No matter how large or small your space is, Dave Goulson shows you how you can make a pollinator-friendly haven. In this book you will learn the best trees, shrubs and flowers for pollinators, how to create the perfect nest and breeding site, and the best ways to control pests. Gardening For Bumblebees will encourage and inspire gardeners and allotmenters alike to make their patch more bee friendly. Praise for Dave Goulson''Ideal for filling the garden with a happy hum''Tiffany Daneff, Country Life''Goulson reminds himself that he ''began studying bumblebees not because they are important pollinators but because they are fascinating, because they behave in interesting and mysterious ways, and because they are rather loveable'' Hannah Rosefield, Literary Review

A Sting in the Tale is a captivating book written by Dave Goulson. Published in 2014 by Vintage Publishing, this engaging read falls under the genre of non-fiction. The book takes you on a fascinating journey, giving you a peek into the intriguing world of bees. Dave Goulson, a renowned biologist and bumblebee expert, shares his deep love for these tiny creatures and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. The book is not just an informative piece but also an urgent plea to protect these often misunderstood and underappreciated insects. A Sting in the Tale is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the conservation of our planet's precious biodiversity. Don't miss out on this riveting tale from Vintage Publishing.

He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends. Eye-opening, inspiring and riveting, Silent Earth is part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for a greener planet.

A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from Salisbury plain to Sussex hedgerows, from Poland to Patagonia. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson's wit, humour and deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion.

A fascinating look at the insect world found in one field in France - and how important that world is to all of us - from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow.

'WENN DIE INSEKTEN VERSCHWINDEN, WIRD ALLES UM UNS HERUM ZUSAMMENBRECHEN.'Dave Goulson in der New York TimesOhne die Insekten wird unsere Welt sich grundlegend verändern. Vor dem Hintergrund bahnbrechender Forschungsergebnisse zeigt Dave Goulson den schockierenden Rückgang der Insektenpopulationen in den letzten Jahrzehnten auf - mit möglicherweise katastrophalen Folgen. Doch obwohl uns die Zeit davon läuft, ist es noch nicht zu spät. Denn mit einfachen Mitteln können wir die Insekten fördern und ihrem Verschwinden entgegenwirken. Dieses Buch ist der hellsichtige Aufruf dazu.'Eine Exkursion in die verborgene Magie unserer nächsten Umgebung. Naturbücher boomen, aber dieses ist außergewöhnlich.'Der Tagesspiegel'Der britische Biologe Dave Goulson schildert eindrücklich das stille Drama des Insektensterbens.'Süddeutsche Zeitung'Ein Buch, das schockiert - und Faszination für das Gewimmel weckt.'Die Zeit

A FACINATING TRAVEL MEMOIR THAT WILL ALTER THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT THE BUMBLEBEEDave Goulson became obsessed with wildlife as a small boy growing up in rural Shropshire, starting with an increasingly exotic menagerie of pets. When his interest turned to the anatomical, there were even some ill-fated experiments with taxidermy. But bumblebees are where Goulson's true passion lies. His passionate quest to reintroduce the bumblebee to its native land is one of the highlights of a book that includes exclusive research into these mysterious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, and advice on how to protect the bumblebee for future generations. One of the United Kingdom's most respected conservationists and the founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Goulson combines light-hearted tales of a child's growing passion for nature with a deep insight into the crucial importance of the bumblebee. He details the minutiae of life in the nest, sharing fascinating research into the effects intensive farming has had on our bee population and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path.

Wie wir nicht nur die Welt retten, sondern auch Hummel, Biene und Co. glücklich machen - Die Fortsetzung zum Bestseller "Wildlife Gardening"Ob Erdhummel, Totenkopfschwebfliege oder Goldkäfer - alle Bestäuber brauchen pollenreiche Pflanzen. Und unsere Natur braucht dringend mehr Bestäuber. Nur haben die es auf kurz geschorenen Grünflächen schwer. Deswegen hat Dave Goulson, Europas führender Hummel-und Wildbienenschützer, ein Handbuch für engagierte Gärtnerinnen und Gärtner geschrieben. Darin stellt er auf jeder Seite Insekten und deren Lieblingsgewächse vor. Außerdem verrät er, dass Löwenzahn kein Unkraut ist und warum die Traubenhyazinthe 4 von 5 Sternen auf seiner Pollenskala verdient. Denn egal ob Mini-Balkon oder Park, es gibt die passende Bienenweide. Und jeder Einzelne kann etwas für die Artenvielfalt tun.

'Ein Buch voller Humor, Poesie, verrückter Geschichten und ernsthafter Wissenschaft.' Deutschlandfunk Die Hummel ist ein Wunder der Natur. Sie überlistet die Gesetze der Schwerkraft, hat einen fast doppelt so hohen Energieumsatz wie der Kolibri - und bestäubt die schmackhaftesten Tomaten. Doch die Hummel ist vom Aussterben bedroht. Ihr Verschwinden hätte dramatische Folgen für die Menschheit. Und sie fliegt doch¿ ist eine leidenschaftliche Liebeserklärung an die wahre Königin der Lüfte - und ein furioses Plädoyer für die Bewahrung der Natur und den Schutz der Arten.

?A terrific book...A thoughtful explanation of how the dramatic decline of insect species and numbers poses a dire threat to all life on earth.? (Booklist, Starred Review)In the tradition of Rachel Carson's groundbreaking environmental classic Silent Spring, an award-winning entomologist and conservationist explains the importance of insects to our survival, and offers a clarion call to avoid a looming ecological disaster of our own making.Drawing on thirty years of research, Goulson has written an accessible, fascinating, and important book that examines the evidence of an alarming drop in insect numbers around the world. ?If we lose the insects, then everything is going to collapse,? he warned in a recent interview in the New York Times?beginning with humans' food supply. The main cause of this decrease in insect populations is the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides. Hence, Silent Earth's nod to Rachel Carson's classic Silent Spring which, when published in 1962, led to the global banning of DDT. This was a huge victory for science and ecological health at the time.Yet before long, new pesticides just as lethal as DDT were introduced, and today, humanity finds itself on the brink of a new crisis. What will happen when the bugs are all gone? Goulson explores the intrinsic connection between climate change, nature, wildlife, and the shrinking biodiversity and analyzes the harmful impact for the earth and its inhabitants. Meanwhile we have all read stories about hive collapse syndrome affecting honeybee colonies and the tragic decline of monarch butterflies in North America, and more. But it is not too late to arrest this decline, and Silent Earth should be the clarion call. Smart, eye-opening, and essential, Silent Earth is a forceful call to action to save our world, and ultimately, ourselves.Silent Earth includes approximately 20 black-and-white illustrations and charts and graphs.