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> Great Britain and the Netherlands.  There is an interesting article
> at:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5201218.stm

I think that it is important to note that this is not about honeybees - it 
is about bee diversity, i.e. bumblebees and solitary bees.

The issue is then confused by quoting the value of pollination in the 
production of food crops (worldwide!) - much of which is done by honeybees.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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