Dave Goulson

Professor

Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at University of Sussex, specializing in bee ecology. He has published more than 300 scientific articles on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insects. He is the author of Bumblebees; Their Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation, A Sting in the Tale, a popular science book about bumble bees and many more books. Goulson founded the Bumblebee Conservation Trust in 2006, a charity which has grown to 12,000 members and more than 50 staff. His latest book, Silent Earth, is out now

Meadows aren’t just for those with acres and acres – research shows sowing a mini meadow makes a big difference, says Professor Dave Goulson

You don’t need acres of meadows to help wildlife, says Dave Goulson – just a few square metres can make a real difference. Illustration Rosanna MorrisShow more

People are worried there are fewer bees this year. Here's why we should all be concerned about our declining insect population

Have you seen fewer bees about? Professor Dave Goulson responds to the recent worries about the lack of insects in gardensShow more