Sheep grazing could harm Scotland's wild pollinators more than honey bees.

A recent study led by the University of Bristol suggests that sheep grazing may be a more significant threat to Scotland's wild pollinators than honey bees. Published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, the research indicates that spring grazing can significantly reduce the nectar available for bumblebees, while the impact of commercial honey bee hives during the summer heather flowering period is minimal.