The Liberal Democrats were among the first in supporting a National Pollinator Strategy.
Between March and May, 2014, the government ran a consultation on its proposed strategy to protect pollinating insects. The National Pollinator Strategy covered around 1500 insects species in England that have a significant pollinating role .
These include many types of bees, flies, butterflies, beetles and moths.
As well as protecting these vital species, the pollinator strategy also includes an aim to boost awareness of the threats to pollinators and what people can do to reduce the environmental threats facing these species.
Liberal Democrats take the threat to bees very seriously as they play an essential role in the pollination and food production process.
That’s why we supported a 5-point plan to help create or improve habitats for pollinators.
Devised by the government, Natural England and the Food and Environment Research Agency, the plan calls for people to:
- Grow more nectar- and pollen-rich flowers, shrubs and trees
- Leave patches of land to grow wild
- Cut grass less frequently
- Avoid disturbing nesting or hibernating insects
- Think carefully about whether to use pesticides
The Lib Dems have a long and proud history of working to uphold biodiversity, protect wildlife and preserve our national environment.