Peter Dillon wrote:
> Been meaning to reply to this thread, and Jerry's mail pushed me to do so!
>
> Honey bees, are as most concerned individuals realise under many pressures.
>
> Often the contribution made by these insects via. their pollination activities is quoted.  Usually
> in recognition of their value in direct pollination of crops consumed by man or domesticated stock.
> George Imirie touched on this area.
> But also, bees are essential for the maintenance of soil fertility.

Just to play devils advocate here - what do you think the soil was like,
say, before we imported the little buggers?  Methinks you downplay the
role of native pollinators too much.


Keith