Images reveal Sussex beauty spot in a world without bees
Parkdean resorts say it has seen a decline in numbers and we must do everything we can to protect them
A shocking image of what the Seven Sisters in East Sussex would look like in a world without bees has been created by Parkdean resorts following a decline in numbers.
Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and that's why Parkdean Resorts have created shocking images to show what top UK beauty spots would look like in a world without bees.
Sadly, the bee species is in decline, on average the UK has lost 11 species of bee and hoverfly between 1980 and 2013, and therefore our stunning British countryside is at risk.
If this decline continues, it would have a devastating effect on our surroundings and our diets and well-being, as we would lose popular supermarket items such as potatoes and almonds.
This is what these UK staycation spots would look like in a world without bees
Seven Sisters, East Sussex
These before and after images paint very different pictures. Once a popular walking destination has now become a no-go area. In a world without bees, Seven Sisters would lose the stunning green landscape and the once glistening water would become murky and uninviting.
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
In a world without bees, the magical Cairngorms landscape becomes derelict and bleak, and would almost certainly no longer be a well-known UK beauty spot. The wildlife and vegetation would become hugely at risk without our beloved bees to pollinate.
Snowdonia National Park, Wales
This famous Welsh National Park, home to the highest mountain in England and Wales, has become dark and desert-like in a world without bees. With a lack of pollinators, the once breathtaking landscape becomes gloomy and dismal.
Eden Project, Cornwall
The Eden Project in Cornwall is a popular UK tourist attraction, appealing to visitors worldwide. The photo essay shows that the Eden Project would no longer exude the vibrancy that it is so famous for.
Lake Windermere, Lake District
The Lake District is home to the longest natural lake in England, making it one of the UK’s most popular staycation spots. However, this image of what Windermere would look like in a world without bees paints a chilling post-apocalyptic scene.
Nicky O’Malley, Head of Corporate Partnerships at the RSPB, said:
“Many of our bee species are declining globally. We can really help them by providing nectar-rich plants for them. Plants like crocus and hellebores provide a great source of food for those bees who emerge early in the colder months, while plants like borage and rosemary provide bees with food throughout the summer.
By making our gardens, balconies and window sills into bee-friendly spots, as well as beautiful places for us, we can really help these important pollinators.”
For more information and tips on how to help save the bees, visit the Parkdean website here.