Buckley’s Bees, the family run organisation dedicated to reversing the decline of Britain’s native honeybee population and other pollinators, has sponsored the ‘Sowing the Seeds’ project via ‘CareMoor for Exmoor’, the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) donation scheme.

The sponsorship will directly support ENPA’s initiative dedicated to restoring nature rich wildflower meadows across Exmoor. It will contribute to the funding associated with wildflower seed harvesting, specialist training, and on the ground support to recreate biodiverse meadow habitats that are vital for pollinators and other wildlife. Wildflower meadows provide essential food sources and shelter and play a key role in strengthening local ecosystem resilience.

Founded by father and daughter team David and Emma Buckley, Buckley’s Bees works nationally to protect and strengthen bee populations through sustainable beekeeping, biodiversity projects, and partnerships with businesses and communities. Their mission is focussed on environmentally responsible beekeeping and the ethos that pollinator health is crucial to wider ecosystem resilience.

Emma Buckley, CEO of Buckley’s Bees, said:

“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.”

Lucy Cornwall and Heather Harley who manage the Exmoor Sowing the Seeds Project said 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.

Clare Weeks, Retail and Enterprise Officer at Exmoor National Park Authority added: “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.”