South Downs National Park Bee Lines
Image: Tim Squire
One project that has launched to help reverse the decline of bees is the South Downs National Park Bee Lines campaign. The park is bidding to raise £75,000 to help restore flower-rich habitats that will protect bees and allow them to thrive. The campaign will see farmers and other landowners create new wildflower corridors which work as a road system for insects – ultimately linking habitats and encouraging pollination as a result. And, as part of the campaign, people are being asked to support pollinators in their gardens through initiatives such as planting wildflowers and creating the adorably titled ‘Bee B&Bs’ which are in other words, suitable habitats for the bugs.