Can field research at a rewilding estate help save crashing insect populations?
In short: Dr. Erica McAlister, Senior Curator of Insects at the Natural History Museum, explores how rewilding efforts at the Knepp Estate in Sussex are impacting insect biodiversity. This video highlights why physical specimen collection remains a vital scientific practice in the face of global population declines.
Insect populations are currently experiencing a widespread crash. By conducting field studies at the Knepp Estate, researchers are investigating how rewilding initiatives can actively boost both the abundance and diversity of local insect life.
The Natural History Museum in London maintains a vast collection of over 80 million objects, ranging from meteorites to dinosaur bones. Dr. McAlister’s work demonstrates how modern field collection provides essential data to understand environmental health and the practical benefits of rewilding.
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