"Bumblebees are key factors in our wildlife. If they disappear many of our plants will not bear fruit. I am proud to be associated with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust" Sir David Attenborough Why not keep right up to date with our latest news?
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Welcome to the BBCT website
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Bumblebees are beautiful, hard working and incredibly important pollinators. In the last 70 years two species have become nationally extinct, and others are seriously threatened. Join today and help us to conserve bumblebees for future generations to enjoy.
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"Bumblebees are lovely little creatures - their bright stripes and gentle buzz bring colour and sound to our summer gardens. They are also very important because they pollinate our wildflowers and crops. Sadly things aren't going well and some species are threatened with extinction. I'm really concerned by these declines and I'm pleased to support the work of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust." Kate Humble, March 2009 |
To halt the recent dramatic declines, we urgently need to improve habitats. Everyone can play their part - gardeners, farmers, land managers, councils and governments can all help.
This website is packed with useful information, and includes pages to help you identify bumblebees, advice on how to garden or farm in a sensitive way, and surveys which you may like to take part in. We hope you enjoy the site.
Join BBCT for around £1 per month and start supporting our conservation work.
Many bumblebee species are threatened by habitat loss
"We are facing a fundamental problem with the decline of bees and other pollinators. They have an absolutely crucial role in pollinating many of our important crops - without them we will face higher food costs and potential shortages"
Professor Douglas Kell
BBSRC Chief Executive, April 2009
