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Simple actions to help pollinators and protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy.
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a £60,000 fund to develop and test pollinator habitat mapping.
Native grasses and wild flowers will be planted along the verges to form part of a wildlife corridor along roads in Devon and Cornwall.
The project seeks to provide and protect valuable habitat for bees
Bees' Needs Week is back for the third year running from 9 - 15 July
Lord Gardiner presented 17 pollinator 'champions' with certificates at the annual Bees' Needs Champions awards at Kew Gardens.
Lord Gardiner honours pollinator-friendly projects and urges the public to take action to meet bees' needs this winter.
Five simple actions you can take to help make our environment more friendly for bees, butterflies, moths and other insect pollinators.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Environment Minister George Eustice speaks at Bee Summit about range of pollinators initiatives.
Bees are to benefit from £900 million for a new scheme to protect our countryside, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced today.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss is launching the National Pollinator Strategy to support bees and other pollinators
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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