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A University of Bristol‑led study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology finds that spring sheep grazing on Scotland’s moorlands removes much of the nectar bumblebees rely on, posing a greater risk to wild pollinators than commercial honey‑bee hives. The research shows that hives placed during the summer heather flowering period have a comparatively minor effect on nectar availability. These results suggest that managing grazing intensity in spring could be crucial for protecting native pollinator populations.

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