A new project designed to reverse the desperate plight of bumblebees and pollinating insects in the UK, by restoring valuable new habitats on golf courses, is being pioneered by Syngenta and the STRI. The initial pilot project of Operation Pollinator is now running on four selected courses, to provide valuable information on the best management techniques.
Operation Pollinator aims to demonstrate that golf and the environment can co-exist. Simon Elsworth, Syngenta Turf Manager, believes golf courses could provide essential sanctuaries for bumblebees and other beneficial insect species. "Bumblebees play a crucial role as natures' pollinator, but they are in serious decline and need our help now. Helping to resurrect bumblebee populations will help to prove that golf courses can be managed in harmony with the environment."
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