Mountain Brook Named First Bee City in Alabama

Mountain Brook Named First Bee City in Alabama: A Community Committed to Protecting Bee Populations
Mountain Brook, a beautiful area with a lot of, natural ecosystems and landscapes, has been named the first Bee City in Alabama by Bee City USA, a national non-profit that helps cities protect and preserve their bee populations. This news has thrilled the community, which is consistently named one of the best places to live in Alabama. The city’s commitment to protecting bees reflects its strong sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Bee City USA: A National Non-profit for Bee Preservation
Dana Hazen, the Director of Planning, Building, and Sustainability for the City of Mountain Brook, said that the city is ready to promote setting an example in the state of Alabama and encourage other cities to follow suit. Through the partnership with Bee City USA, Mountain Brook plans to reduce the use of pesticides, grow more plants and pollinator habitats, and educate the public on how to help bee populations thrive.
Beekeeper Advocates for Responsible Stewardship of Land
Wayne Boshell, the owner of Boshell Bees in Mulga, has been a beekeeper for eight years and is pleased to hear about Mountain Brook’s efforts to protect bees. He highlights that Alabama is losing about 30 to 40 percent of its bees each year, and this trend is due to pesticides, disease, construction, and climate change. Without bees, society would suffer from a significant loss of crops, such as almonds, strawberries, and blueberries, that depend on pollination. Boshell emphasizes the need for responsible stewardship of the land and encourages other towns and cities to follow Mountain Brook’s example.
Conclusion
The partnership with Bee City USA is an exciting opportunity for Mountain Brook to take a step toward a sustainable future. By implementing sustainable practices, the community is taking a crucial step in protecting its natural environment and its inhabitants. Mountain Brook’s efforts will not only benefit the bee population but also promote ecological diversity, making it a more livable and vibrant place for everyone.