In the autumn of 2016 I
began writing down my observation and thoughts on the importance of the old
parts of Falmouth cemetery for bees and other insects. It was in part motivated
by the publication of The State of Nature
– 2016 that described the declines happening to so much of our wildlife. It
was then, and is still my conviction that the opportunity exists to manage our
urban green spaces to protect local wildlife and to promote the health benefits’
engaging with Nature offers the local community.
It was my hope that by
providing an introduction to some of the wildlife to be found in the cemetery,
together an overview of its ecology it would influence Falmouth Town Council’s
management. In this, it has been partially successful and I remain optimistic
that while it is very much a work in progress, further improvements to the
maintenance of the cemetery are achievable.
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