Bees for Development
Bees for Development is the world-leading charity achieving rural development by working with bees. We focus on simple methods of sustainable beekeeping – best for bees and best for people too.
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Hedgerows need to flower
Blog Post
Nicola Bradbear writes about the importance of allowing hedgerows to grow tall, flower and bear fruit, and shares some guidelines for hedgerow management.
Land management to support bees and other insect pollinators
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Bees for Development practical management tips for different areas of your land, to help encourage wild flower species and pollinators.
May’s green corridors
Blog Post
Nicola Bradbear, the founder of Bees for Development, writes about the importance of hedgerows for insect populations and offers some management advice.
Beekeeping and sustainability
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A factsheet to increase understanding of what constitutes sustainable beekeeping and help you implement beneficial management techniques.
The importance of bees and other insect pollinators
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Insect pollinators: their pollination techniques, foraging behaviour and relevance in relation to crops, flowering plants, and biodiversity.
Plants that are valuable for bees and other insect pollinators
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A Bees for Development factsheet providing useful information to help you integrate insect beneficial plants on your farm.
Proposed Hedgerow Manifesto for Monmouthshire
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Practical guidance on planting, maintaining and restoring hedges to help benefit crop yields, soil, pollinators, and wildlife on your farm.