Trees for bees in New Zealand
We came accorss this oragonoisiong and though it was a cause worth sharing, lots of really interesting stuff on bees, and how we can help support bee health by planting good trees.
Why are bees important?
Imagine a world without strawberries, kiwifruit, apples, nuts, coffee, chocolate or even denim jeans! And that’s only the beginning.
One mouthful in three and nearly ¾ of the diversity of our daily food is directly attributed to bee pollination. Billions of dollars in NZ export earnings depend on bee pollination. And so do many plants in your garden
What is happening to our bees?
Honey bees all around the world are in decline because of Varroa mite infestations and other
threats. Pesticide misuse is killing bees. Habitat degradation takes away flowers which supply nectar and pollen, their essential food. Bees are now dependent on humans to protect them.
What can you do?
- Do not spray when plants are in flower or bees are present. Spray early morning or at sunset.
- Provide fresh pesticide-free drinking water for bees.
- Plant good nectar and pollen sources in your garden to nourish bees
check out all the information on the ‘Trees for Bees’ website read more
