The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is proud to support Bees’ Needs Week, running from 13th – 19th July, as part of Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife – the government’s campaign to help recover native species and habitats across the country.
Bees and other pollinating insects are essential to the health of the environment and play a crucial role in food production. Their decline threatens biodiversity, crop yields and the resilience of our natural world.
“Every beekeeper knows how vital pollinators are – but Bees’ Needs Week reminds us that every gardener, every school, every community group can make a difference,” said BBKA Chair Clare McGettigan. “Protecting pollinators is a shared responsibility, and small changes add up.”
Bees and other pollinators urgently need more reliable sources of nectar and pollen, and the public can play a vital role in providing that food…