Western Daily Press: New light cast on plant needs of ailing bees

"A new study published in Biological Conservation encourages farmers to rethink the type of special flowering crops that they grow to help ailing bee populations.

This latest research study by Thomas Wood from Sussex University, and funded by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Natural Environment Research Council, is described as a crucial piece in the jigsaw that will help to improve the farmed environment for a range of bees, wasps and other important pollinating insects. ...."

Read more here: Western Daily Press

The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping