21 December, 2015
SNH launches pollinator public consultation
SNH today launches a public consultation on a strategy to protect pollinating insects in Scotland.
The strategy sets out the current situation for Scotland’s pollinators, the reasons why action is needed, and the steps needed for their conservation. The strategy will help public bodies, NGOs and members of the public to work together to conserve pollinator species.
There are growing concerns that environmental pressures are leading to declines in the number, diversity and geographic range of pollinators. Habitat loss, disease, pesticide use and climate change all possibly contribute to decreased numbers.
Pollination is essential for Scotland’s beautiful natural areas and it also provides economic benefits for many agricultural crops.
Scotland’s pollinators include the honey bee, bumble bees, solitary bees, wasps, hoverflies, other flies, beetles, butterflies and moths. Pollination services in the UK have an estimated market value benefit of £430 million, of which at least £43 million is in Scotland.
For more information on the SNH consultation, see http://www.snh.gov.uk/consultations/our-consultations/ . The consultation will end on 14 March 2016.
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