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Scientists embark on crucial study to save Britain's bees

  • Researchers at Wakehurst in Sussex have started placing bio-acoustic sensors in trees to track bees' preferences and behavior.
  • This study responds to a steep, nearly 60% decline in UK flying insect populations over 20 years, threatening pollination services.
  • The sensors non-invasively record bee wing beats and generate heat maps, helping identify trees that best support pollinators amid habitat loss and climate change.
  • Dr Janine Griffiths-Lee highlighted that pollinators play a vital role for almost 90% of flowering plant species, noting the importance of pollen and nectar as key resources for these insects.
  • The findings aim to guide urban planners on planting decisions that can help reverse pollinator declines and stabilize ecosystem and crop productivity.
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Hospitality & Catering News broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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