We’re pleased to announce that we’re now sponsoring the ‘Sowing the Seeds’ project with Exmoor National Park Authority through the ‘CareMoor for Exmoor’ scheme.
It’s a project focused on restoring wildflower meadow habitats across Exmoor, which play an important role in supporting pollinators and wider biodiversity.
Wildflower meadows are one of the most valuable habitats for bees and other pollinators. They provide a steady source of forage and support a wide range of species. But like many habitats across the UK, they’ve declined significantly over time.
The ‘Sowing the Seeds’ project is working to reverse that decline. The work includes harvesting wildflower seed, providing training, and carrying out practical restoration to rebuild these meadows properly so they can support wildlife long term.
This kind of work is closely aligned with what we focus on at Buckley’s Bees. Alongside our beekeeping and breeding programmes, improving and protecting habitat is a key part of supporting pollinators in a meaningful way.
As our CEO Emma Buckley explains:
“We are proud to support the ‘Sowing the Seeds’ project as it’s directly working to restore and revive wildflower meadow habitats, which provide vital support for pollinators. Buckley’s Bees’ conservation approach aligns closely with both CareMoor’s objectives and National Park Purposes. The ‘Sowing the Seeds’ project is a meaningful way for us to help protect the habitats that pollinators rely on.”
The project itself is delivered by Exmoor National Park Authority as part of their work to conserve and enhance the landscape. They highlighted how important this kind of support is:
“We’re incredibly grateful to Buckley’s Bees for generously sponsoring this Project. This level of contribution is invaluable, to help us to maintain and enhance Exmoor’s wildflower meadows which as a habitat supports pollinators and other wildlife, which are in crisis across the country.”
Our support is part of the wider ‘CareMoor for Exmoor’ scheme, which enables businesses to contribute directly to conservation work across the National Park.
Clare Weeks, Retail and Enterprise Officer at Exmoor National Park Authority, said:
“We are always looking for businesses to come forward as CareMoor Champions, to help ensure Exmoor remains a thriving place for wildlife and a source of inspiration for all who enjoy it. Exmoor National Park is home to more than 800 miles of footpaths and bridleways, a wide range of habitats, and some of the UK’s most iconic wildlife. It takes a huge team effort to conserve this landscape. CareMoor supported projects, made possible through donations like this, help ensure these special landscapes can be enjoyed and sustained for generations to come.”
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND BUCKLEY'S BEES
Buckley’s Bees is a family-run business led by Emma Buckley and her father David, who share over 80 years of beekeeping experience. Their work focuses on reversing the decline of the UK’s bee population, and the education, conservation and care of the UK’s native honeybee. Emma is also a trustee of the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA), supporting responsible breeding and protection of honeybee populations across the UK.