FRIENDS of the Earth is urging people to help our under-threat bees by taking part in the Great British Bee Count, which runs until June 30.
Habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and intensive farming are just some of the pressures facing these fabulous insects, which pollinate much of the food we eat.
By downloading a fun, free and easy-to-use app participants can find out more about the bees that visit their gardens, parks and countryside – and get tips on how they can help them.
Thousands of verified sightings from this year’s bee count will also contribute to the government’s Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, which is compiling the first comprehensive health check of Britain’s bees and other pollinators.
Get the app and get counting: www.greatbritishbeecount.co.uk
Emi Murphy
Friends of the Earth bee campaigner
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