{"id":60281,"date":"2025-05-20T18:46:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=60281"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:02:27","slug":"natural-spaces-help-bees-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/natural-spaces-help-bees-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Natural Spaces for Bees and Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bees are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to pollinators. In Italy, alongside domestic honeybees, there are over <strong>1,000 species of wild bees<\/strong>, belonging to six different families. In addition, wasps, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects play a fundamental role in the health of ecosystems and in our own survival. Yet, around <strong>40% of these species are at risk of extinction<\/strong>, and for 10% we don&#8217;t even have enough data to understand their conservation status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Causes of Pollinator Decline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decline of pollinators is linked to various factors, all of which can be traced back to human activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Loss and intensive use of soil<\/strong>, a non-renewable resource;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/climate-change-affect-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Climate change<\/strong><\/a> that alters biological cycles and flowering times;<\/li><li><strong>Use of pesticides and toxins<\/strong> in agriculture;<\/li><li><strong>Introduction of invasive alien species<\/strong> that compete with or prey on native species.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lawns with short grass turn into lifeless deserts.\" class=\"wp-image-60286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Lawns-with-short-grass-turn-into-lifeless-deserts-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Lawns with short grass turn into lifeless deserts. Photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is much we can do, even on a small scale, to reverse this trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Help Bees? 5 Actions That Truly Make a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Observe and Protect Existing Habitats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many natural elements, often overlooked, are essential habitats for pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Meadows<\/strong>: Not just grass fields, but true mosaics of biodiversity.<\/li><li><strong>Dead wood<\/strong>: It&#8217;s not waste! It\u2019s home to many species, including solitary bees.<\/li><li><strong>Dry stone walls<\/strong>: offer safe shelters.<\/li><li><strong>Exposed sunny soil<\/strong>: ideal for nesting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Flowering meadow rich in biodiversity. \" class=\"wp-image-60287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Flowering-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Flowering meadow rich in biodiversity. Photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Manage Green Spaces in a Diverse Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trimmed grass<\/strong> in gardens and urban lawns too often turns meadows into <strong>green deserts devoid of life<\/strong>. To grow a bee-friendly garden, whether it&#8217;s your private green space or a public area, it\u2019s important to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Regularly mow only some <strong>strips<\/strong> (about every 12 days), leaving the rest to <strong>bloom<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Make <strong>one or two cuts a year<\/strong> in the remaining lawn.<\/li><li>Ensure the greenery is not uniform, but <strong>rich in diverse spaces<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"public garden with flowering lawn\" class=\"wp-image-60288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/public-garden-with-flowering-lawn-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Choose Native and Varied Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each bee species has a special relationship with specific plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Avoid sterile ornamental plants<\/strong> or those that are unsuitable.<\/li><li>Favor <strong>native species<\/strong>: lavender, mallow, thyme, cornflower, yarrow, etc.<\/li><li>A <strong>garden rich in diverse flowers<\/strong> welcomes a greater variety of pollinators.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"native plants in garden, lavender\" class=\"wp-image-60289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/native-plants-in-garden-lavender-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Lavender, photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Provide Shelters and Artificial Nests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides flowers, pollinators need a place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Flower strips<\/strong> along fences and <strong>wild gardens<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/bees-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bee hotels<\/a> and artificial shelters<\/strong> can host solitary bees that nest in cavities.<br>However, be aware: <strong>they are not a solution<\/strong>, but rather an educational tool to help people learn about bees.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"bee hotel, insect hotel\" class=\"wp-image-60290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-hotel-insect-hotel-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Example of a bee hotel in a garden, photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. Share, Observe and Participate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge is power. Here\u2019s how you can contribute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Join events and meetings<\/strong> dedicated to biodiversity, educational activities, and guided visits in meadows.<\/li><li>Use <strong>apps and digital tools<\/strong> like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iNaturalist<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beewatching.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BeeWatching<\/a><\/strong> to monitor biodiversity.<\/li><li>Take part in <strong>citizen science projects<\/strong> to help gather valuable research data.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"bee on a flower\" class=\"wp-image-60291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/bee-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Photo via Canva PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Saving bees (and all pollinators) doesn&#8217;t just mean setting up a bee hotel in your garden. It means <strong>rethinking our relationship with nature<\/strong>, even through everyday actions. It means protecting, learning, growing, and sharing. Only by creating more welcoming and diverse environments can we secure a future for these insects \u2014 and for ourselves.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf31\ud83d\udc1d Every flower counts. Every action, even a small one, makes a difference.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bees are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to pollinators. In Italy, alongside domestic honeybees, there are over 1,000 species of wild bees, belonging to six different families. In addition, wasps, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects play a fundamental role in the health of ecosystems and in our own survival. 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