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Bee on the Earth in a Hand
In pursuit of the future, are we forgetting about the insects that are the foundation of our natural world?
In pursuit of the future, are we forgetting about the insects that are the foundation of our natural world?
Urbanization
Urbanization
Urbanization is the process of an area being populated by a greater amount of people generally leading to the development of towns and cities from rural areas. For bees and wasps, this often means the destruction of natural resources including flowers, which are important as a food source.
Bee on flower in front of urban city
Central Park in New York City
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
As more people move to big cities, more land needs to be dedicated for urban and suburban housing. The destruction of natural habitats leads to a decline in population size and species diversity of flowering plant populations and in turn decreases the population size and variation of pollinators.
Pollinators
Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and wasps, are crucial to our food systems and biodiversity, supporting the growth of many crops and wild plants. However, they face threats from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Educating the public about the importance of pollinators and simple actions—like planting pollinator-friendly plants and reducing pesticide use—can help protect these vital creatures and ensure a sustainable future for food and ecosystems.
Circle of a variety of insect pollinators (credit: The Considerate Consumer, 2014)
References :
The Considerate Consumer (2014). https://www.considerate-consumer.com/pollinators
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