Threatened bee species get lifeline through coastal habitat project

Four threatened bee species will benefit from new coastal habitats created by volunteers and conservationists in East Sussex.

The project, in Hastings and St Leonards, has established wildflower meadows, hedgerows and specialised nesting sites to support several species, including the tormentil mining bee and long-horned bee.

Natural England said the species have suffered severe population declines due to habitat loss across England.

Lorraine Boast Millar, from Natural England, said a “bee corridor’ had been created along the East Sussex coastline by the organisation working with working Groundwork South, Hastings Borough Council, ecologists, and 185 volunteers.