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23/06/2011

With Charlotte Smith. Honey bee colonies are in decline for the fourth year in a row across the UK.

Honey bee colonies are in decline for the fourth year in a row across the UK. This is a puzzle to beekeepers as last winter should have been perfect conditions for the bees. Charlotte Smith hears from the President of the British Beekeeping Association that although bee colonies are declining, it is an improvement on previous years.

No decision will be made as to whether to cull badgers in Wales until this autumn. John Griffiths, the Welsh Environment Minister, explains why he's creating a panel of experts to review how to eradicate bovine TB.

Hay flower meadows in the UK have declined by 97% over the past 60 years. However, in the North Pennines they are in the middle of a restoration project which has seen a massive improvement in its fields. Caz Graham sees the benefit it is giving to local wildlife.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Emma Weatherill.

15 minutes

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Thu 23 Jun 2011 05:45

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