Pollinators

bymattered68

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8 years ago

Just wanted to give a big shout out to the pollinators.

Who are the pollinators? You ask

No they are not some new band or one hit wonders.

This week in the US marks the Week of the Pollinators

From the 19th to the 25th of June.

A time to perhaps pause and reflect, show some gratitude and love towards.

The pollinators play a huge part in our wellbeing.

Some may say even to our own very existence…

So who are the Pollinators?

Pollinators are the 200,000-different species of insects and around 1000 different species of animals

That contribute every day to our very existence.

From the Butterfly to the Bees, the Birds and the Bats

These quiet achievers go about their business with little fanfare or personal recognition.

In the US alone the pollinators and the process of pollination contributes around 20 Billion dollars in production per year.

Without the pollinators, we wouldn’t be enjoying that morning Coffee

Chocolate would be as rare as hen’s teeth.

It is estimated that one third of food produced in the world is thanks in part to the pollinators.

About 75% of all flowering plants require the help of the pollinator to be fertilised and assist in a healthy productive ecosystem that we all benefit from.

So, next time you are sitting down enjoying a meal. Just think.

Every third mouthful is Thanks to the Pollinator.

Certainly, something I am Grateful for…