99 species of bees but one third threatened with extinction

Ireland has 99 species of bees but one third of them are currently threatened with extinction due to a reduction in food sources (wildflowers) and safe nesting sites.

The All Ireland Pollinator Plan was launched in 2015 as a shared action plan to try reversing these declines and work with communities, businesses, parks, schools and farms to ensure pollinators can survive and thrive.