In one of the more progressive city planning moves in recent memory, Oslo has begun building “insect hotels” across the city as part of a new initiative to create the world’s first “Bee Highway”.
It’s all part of an attempt to reverse the city’s declining bee population and is run by the good people at Bybi, – which includes everyone from state body members to your average private homeowner – coming together to make their mark on the city, and keep Oslo buzzing.
“That’s enough pollen for you, kid. Hit the highway.”
The idea is to place “hive-minded pit-stops” in areas that were once barren. These spots have even been marked on a website for those that want to delve a little deeper and find out exactly where these shelters are.
Given the fairly high percentage of food production that is completely dependent on pollination, it’s a refreshing step in a greener direction. By installing these floral beds across the city, bees now have a means of which to travel across the city in a much safer manner.
Some of the companies involved have even taken to installing rooftop homes for the bees on their respective office buildings, along with plants in need of pollination.
It’s no secret as to the issues surrounding pollination, with farmers in the U.S even resorting to renting bees across the country to those that are in desperate need. So, perhaps Bybi’s latest move can inspire further bee-related transport networks across the globe. Bee-cycles anyone? *ahem*
Anyway, we’ll definitely be on the look out for more incidences of inspired city planning around the world aiming to impact global change. In the meantime, be sure to let us know your thoughts on Oslo’s efforts in the comments section below. Have you seen anything similar?
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By: Kurren Tatla
http://www.goexplore.net/science-articles/oslo-builds-bee-highway/
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