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17/09/2015
New Plan To Address Rapid Decline In Bees Introduced
A new plan to address the rapid decline in bees has been introduced.
One third of Ireland's 98 bee species are currently threatened with extinction.
Many government and non government organisations have come together to address the problem.
The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 is the first European cross–border pollinator initiative which provides a strategy to address the decline in our precious pollinators.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan, whose department helped produce the Plan, said: "I am very worried about the decline of any of our native species. One third of our bee population threatened with extinction is a startling statistic. It is important therefore that my department has been involved in developing this Plan. We very much support this call to action to make Ireland pollinator friendly. In coming together to protect pollinators, we will also protect the livelihood of farmers and growers who rely on their free pollinator service, as well as improving the general health of our environment. This voluntary call for action has received overwhelming support and signifies the importance of the Plan."
(CD/MH)
One third of Ireland's 98 bee species are currently threatened with extinction.
Many government and non government organisations have come together to address the problem.
The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 is the first European cross–border pollinator initiative which provides a strategy to address the decline in our precious pollinators.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan, whose department helped produce the Plan, said: "I am very worried about the decline of any of our native species. One third of our bee population threatened with extinction is a startling statistic. It is important therefore that my department has been involved in developing this Plan. We very much support this call to action to make Ireland pollinator friendly. In coming together to protect pollinators, we will also protect the livelihood of farmers and growers who rely on their free pollinator service, as well as improving the general health of our environment. This voluntary call for action has received overwhelming support and signifies the importance of the Plan."
(CD/MH)
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