This week, East Coast FM looked at Bees
Did you know…
- There are 100 bee species in Ireland, including honeybees and more species
- One third of Ireland’s bees are in danger of extinction
- The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a strategy to address population decline of bees
How do bees impact the environment and me?
- Bees are the most important pollinators in Ireland, especially for crops and plants
- Bees and their wellbeing can be indicators of the good or bad state of biodiversity in a given environment
- Bees are vital contributors to the economy since they pollinate a variety of crops
What are some ways I can protect and help bees?
- When gardening, allow for the growth of wildflowers to be pollinated by bees
- Make a bee box out of reclaimed materials to create safe habitats
- Reduce your use of pesticides that would kill bees and other beneficial insects
Here’s a few websites if you want to know more
- https://pollinators.ie/record-pollinators/bees/ – National Biodiversity Data Centre
- https://www.teagasc.ie/news–events/daily/environment/how-can-we-help-bees.php – Agriculture and Food Development Authority
https://iwt.ie/people-for-bees/ – Irish Wildlife Trust People for Bees
