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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Reviving Honey Bee Populations: Urban Beekeeping Project Takes Flight"

Urban beekeeping projects in Washington, D.C. are working to restore honey bee populations and raise awareness about their importance. Former President Barack Obama launched a national strategy in 2014 to protect and promote bees and other pollinators. Government facilities, including the U.S. State Department and the Canadian embassy, have installed beehives on their rooftops. The efforts of beekeepers have helped stabilize honey bee populations, despite ongoing threats from pesticides, mites, and habitat loss. Education and public outreach have also contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation of bees.

via Yahoo News|

#conservation #environment #honey-bees

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Beekeeping Project Boosts Honey Bee Populations in Washington, D.C."

Honey bees have found a hospitable home in Washington, D.C., with hives located on rooftops, government facilities, embassies, and office buildings. Former President Barack Obama's national strategy to protect and promote honey bees has contributed to the rebound and stabilization of their population. Urban beekeepers and education efforts have helped raise awareness about the importance of bees and their role as pollinators. The project has also rehabilitated the image of bees, with more people wanting to nurture and take care of them.

via CBS News|

#conservation #environment #honey-bees

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Urban Beekeeping on Wild Pollinators.

The proliferation of urban beekeeping may be taking a toll on wild pollinators, according to a study by Montreal scientists. The number of honey bee colonies in the city rose from 238 in 2013 to nearly 3,000 by 2020, leading to a decline in the number of wild bee species. The scientists found that sites with the largest increase in honey bee populations had the fewest wild bee species, and that the small species of wild bees were the hardest hit. The scientists suggest that planting pollinator gardens may be a better way to increase urban biodiversity than adding more urban hives.

via Anthropocene Magazine|

#biodiversity #environment #gardening