VPR News
VPR News
As Bumblebees Disappear, Survey Aims To Track Them
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A new study hopes to determine the health of Vermont’s bumblebee population. It’s a response to concerns that a variety of factors are contributing to the decline of the native insects.Vermont Edition
Tracking Vermont’s Bumblebees
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As honeybee populations decline, there’s a new focus on the role of bumblebees in pollinating plants, and a first-ever effort to document Vermont’s native species.Vermont Edition
Vermont’s Long Trail
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Vermont’s 272 mile footpath through the Green Mountains is about to turn 100. We celebrate the trail, and learn about its creation. Also, a look at why some species of bumblebees are disappearing from Vermont.VPR News
Vermont’s bumblebee population declines
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So far, Vermont’s honeybees have escaped Colony Collapse Disorder, which has led to the disappearance of hives in other parts of the country. But the state’s bumblebee population hasn’t fared as well.Vermont Edition
