The Apex City of Bath Hotel has launched a new rooftop sanctuary to help preserve bee populations across the area.
Bees on the roof of the Apex City of Bath Hotel | Photo © Apex Hotels
Factors such as climate change, pesticides and habitat loss are putting bees at risk.
If bees lose their homes they can’t reproduce and pollinate, meaning certain plants, and some fruit and vegetables, will die out.
As part of Apex’s dedication to green tourism and sustainability, a bio-diverse rooftop sanctuary has been created in the centre of Bath for over 20,000 bees.
The Apex Bees have been housed in winterproof, insulated hives to keep them comfortable in the colder months, and in the spring will be moved to new wooden hives and able to enjoy the bio-roof and green spaces that surround the hotel.
Michael Musgrave, General Manager of Apex City of Bath said: “It’s due to the success of our bio-diversity green roof project that we were able to introduce our new guests to the space.
“We’ve worked with local beekeeper Daniel Job to ensure that the Apex Bees have the best environment to thrive in.
“We’ve been able to house 20,000 now and hope to take another 2,000 in Spring.
“We’re delighted to be doing our part in saving this important species and help fulfil our green tourism commitments.
“We’re also looking forward to having our own honey soon for guests to enjoy a breakfast.”
