Ceri Mann

Growing up on a smallholding in Gloucestershire gave me an appreciation for farming and nature. This led to studying environmental science and biology as an undergraduate and subsequently entomology. I think it’s fair to say that I am now a dung beetle addict! I am currently doing DPhil (PhD) on British dung beetles and any spare time is split between renovating our house, DUMP and the biological recording of scarabs.

Sustainable farming is so important, we really do need to use the land wisely to ensure its in good condition to support our needs, not just now but in the future too. One of the ways to do this is to look after the insects. They are usually bottom of the food chain and will sustain many, many other animals and therefore contribute above their weight in ecological systems. By supporting the insects, we can have a huge positive impact on the biodiversity and health of our farmland.