Plight of the Bees

Bees are vital to our ecosystem and food production. They are the primary pollinators for many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we consume. By transferring pollen from flower to flower, bees enable plants to reproduce and produce seeds. Without them, millions of plants would eventually die out, our food security would dwindle, and entire ecosystems would slowly collapse.

Bees have been around for 120 million years, and yet, in just a few generations, their populations are now shrinking.

The decline of bee populations, often referred to as “colony collapse disorder,” is a major concern.

If bee populations continue to decline, it could have severe consequences for our food security and the overall health of our planet.

In South Africa, where honeybees pollinate over 50 of our agricultural crops worth over R10 billion, people are working to restore the natural vegetation that supports them.

The impact of urbanization on bees is underestimated and devastating. I am hoping to bring some awareness to this matter, since we are all inter-connected.

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