Bee-lovers have taken over 261 actions to save bees in Reading East as part of Friends of the Earth’s Bee Cause campaign.
Actions include planting bee friendly seeds, signing petitions and building ‘bee hotels’ to replace lost natural habitat.
A new University of Reading report identifies parts of the South East as of key importance to the Potter Flower Bee and highlights the issue of habitat loss in the decline of bees across the region.
Rob said: “It’s amazing, pardon the pun, but I never thought bees would create such a buzz. It’s great to see people helping the Potter Flower Bee. And I’m doing my bit too by asking the Government to introduce a Bee Action Plan to tackle all major causes of bee decline.
Friends of the Earth’s Head of Campaigns, Andrew Pendleton, said
“We’re delighted that Robert Wilson is listening to people in Reading East and has pledged to help save bees, especially the Potter Flower Bee. Bees are vital to our food supply, green spaces and economy, but they are in trouble. The Government must act urgently to stop their decline.”