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Protecting our pollinators - government rescue plan is the 'Bees Needs'

Public urged to support pollinators during Bees Needs Week

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The Government says its ELM schemes will help protect and restore bee habitats
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The Government says its ELM schemes will help protect and restore bee habitats

Defra has launched Bees' Needs Week in a bid to boost bee numbers to encourage more people to pay attention to the pollinators. As part of the promotion, the members of the public are being urged to...

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