Pollinator abundance and floral characteristics in six public parks in Glasgow, Scotland

Global declines in both pollinators and plants are attributed to habitat loss, fragmentation, agrochemicals and climate change. Continued urbanisation is expected to further threaten species, requiring conservation of pollinator habitats in our towns and cities. The aim of this study was therefore to examine how floral species richness and floral abundance influenced pollinator abundance in parks in Glasgow, Scotland. Six sites were selected along an urban-to-peri-urban gradient (Kelvingrove Park, Botanic Gardens, Yorkhill Park, Victoria Park, Knightswood Park and Trinley Brae). Pollinator abundance and floral characteristics were recorded in quadrats along transects in June 2023. Results showed that pollinator abundance increased with floral species richness but not floral abundance. Parks had similar pollinator abundance with the exception of Victoria Park, where pollinator abundance was lower compared with other parks. This study demonstrates the importance of floral diversity to enhance pollinator communities and underpins the need for site-specific management to effectively support pollinators in public parks.

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  2024

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  The Glasgow Naturalist

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  DOI 10.37208/tgn28303
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