ENJOYING nature on equine farms improves quality of life. Nature or biodiversity in Ireland involves native Irish flora, fauna and the habitats in which they exist.

Biodiversity includes bees. There are 21 bumble bees, 77 solitary bees and one honey bee species in Ireland. Worldwide and in Ireland, biodiversity is in decline. One third of Irish bee species are in danger of extinction. Climate change and environmental degradation are an existing and growing threat to our planet. So what can equine farms do to help?