OUR bees are vital for pollinating much of the food we enjoy and the wildflowers that we decorate our countryside.
But Britain's bees are under threat, with around 35 UK species at risk of extinction.
This is why Friends of the Earth is running the Great British Bee Count, until June 30.
By downloading a free app at greatbritishbeecount.co.uk you can find out more.
Craig Bennet, Friends of the Earth.
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