Interesting conversation Wally Blennerhassett, long time bee keeper and ambassador for Host in Ireland’s DCs for bees initiative to learn more about how to help bees in Ireland.
See more about the program here
An industry initiative led by Host in Ireland to help save Ireland’s declining bee population.
DC’s for Bees
The people of this industry are looking to make a difference. This initiative gives them the opportunity to not only make an individual difference but the tools to educate, advocate, create awareness and take action.
Bee pollination contributes to 70% of the worlds crops. The success of our species is dependent on theirs.
?We are set to lose almost 90% of our bumblebees in Ireland by 2050 at the current rate of decline.
Last year alone they were down by 24% on the previous year.
?There are 98 species of bee in Ireland; nearly one third are threatened with extinction.
What’s more, bees and butterflies are an indicator of the general health of the 11,400 species of insects who not only impact pollination but also pest control and decomposition that returns vital nutrients to the soil.
We can be part of the Solution
We as an industry can make a difference.
We have developed a two-phased approach:
?Phase 1: One day where we made a difference
25th October 2019:
A day that created a long lasting change in our landscape permanently and for the better, working alongside the Native Woodland Trust.
This day is just the beginning of the initiative and will see the development of much needed indigenous forest for safe food and shelter that is critical for bees.
?100 people, 8 acres, 2,000 trees
??Phase 2: Long term positive impact
The development of an action-based toolkit backed by the National Biodiversity Data Centre specifically for our industry.
These actions will be created with our specific industry in mind so that the largest and smallest of our partners and businesses in the industry can take action.
By coming together as an industry, the people within it will be able to make a bigger impact than they could alone.
All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
One third of our bee species are threatened with extinction from Ireland. This is because we have drastically reduced the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is about all of us, from farmers to local authorities, to schools, gardeners and businesses, coming together to try to create an Ireland where pollinators can survive and thrive. The first Plan covers the period 2015-2020 and a new version will be developed to cover 2021-2025.
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