What Hides in the Hollows? Conserving Deadwood Beetles

Hidden within decaying wood is a rich and fascinating community of insects that quietly perform vital functions to keep our woodlands healthy, from recycling nutrients to controlling pests. However, the loss of ancient and veteran trees across the UK is putting this group at risk. In this entoLIVE webinar,, Steph Skipp shares her PhD research into how beetles use open-grown oak landscapes, revealing how the spacing of ancient and veteran trees can shape biodiversity. It also introduces innovative “beetle boxes” designed to mimic natural tree hollows, investigating how these could provide temporary homes for specialist beetles.