The wild honeybee has been classified as an endangered species by the European Union

The wild honeybee has been classified as an endangered species by the European Union. In Switzerland and Germany, the situation for these colonies is dire, according to André Dunand, president of the FreeTheBees association. The wild honeybee has existed for 30 million years in tree cavities, but now faces threats due to habitat loss and competition from domestic bees. Currently, there are about 400 wild honeybee colonies in Switzerland, as noted by Dunand. To protect them, it is essential to create living spaces, such as hollowing out tree cavities or installing 'trunk hives', and to provide food sources by planting trees.