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This is only the second year that Scotland has entered a team, and this year Harriet Sweatman (pictured far left) ventured down to Marlborough College, 6th - 9th July to represent Scotland.
This year it was England's turn to host this prestigious event where 19 countries attended from as far afield as India, Israel, Lebanon and Russia to those closer to home, like France and Ireland. The 11 - 16 year old competitors were split into teams so the teams contained a mix of countries. Harriet was in a team that had competitors from Belarus, Germany, Ireland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
And it's wonderful to let you know that the team Harriet was a member of came 2nd overall in the competition!.
The winner of the highest individual score was an Austrian girl, Carla Heil.
Professional photographs of the event can currently be found on the IMYB Facebook page and on the ICYB website.
A selection of photographs can also be found in our own gallery here.
THE GOOD OF THE HIVE IS COMING TO SCOTLAND IN AUGUST!!!
WE NEED OPTIONS FOR HONEYBEE MURAL SITES SOON!
To suggest a wall or area near you please complete the following and email by the 30th June 2017 (email to development@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk) along with a good picture of the area. The final area will be chosen in July 2017. The area should be in a busy place, with good footfall and passing traffic, and permissions to paint the area must be in place by the beginning of August17.
Click here to download The Good of the Hive Nomination Form.
Should you have any questions please contact Michelle Berry, Development Officer, Scottish Beekeepers Association on email (as above) or mobile 0793 121 1897. Thank you.
Click here to find out more about The Good of the Hive Initiative and see some of Matt's work.
A new ten year strategy has been launched to make Scotland a more pollinator friendly place by protecting indigenous bee and butterfly populations. Speaking at The Hidden Gardens in Glasgow, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said:
“Scotland’s biodiversity is one of our key assets, and the contribution the humble bumble bee and other pollinators make to this wonderful environment should not be underestimated. That is why we are committed to making Scotland a more pollinator friendly place.
“Pressures like land use change, pesticides, pollution, disease and climate change are threatening these life-giving insects, so we must act now to protect the pollinators and in turn safeguard our environment, our food and in turn our health.”
Scottish Natural Heritage has led the development of the Pollinator Strategy working closely with a range of environmental and land management organisations.
SNH chairman Mike Cantlay said: “Growing evidence shows our native bees and insects that carry out pollination are facing tough times. Pollination is crucial for our environment - and, therefore, our own health, wealth and wellbeing. This strategy, a key part of the Scottish Biodiversity 2020 route map, sets out what needs to be done to ensure these bees and insects survive and thrive for generations to come, contributing to healthy ecosystems and landscapes in our country. We look forward to continuing this important work with our partners to strengthen the resilience of our native pollinator species.”