GLAS III countdown: bee sand habitats and boxes

In the Irish Farmers Journal countdown to the 31 May GLAS III deadline, we bring you all the details you need to complete the relevant actions.

Alison Sinnott

28 May 2017

Example of complete bee box for GLAS.

Variety of different bee boxes suitable for GLAS.

Picture 1: Choose & cut your wood to measure.

Picture 2: Assemble the pieces using wood glue followed by pins to create a more rigid frame.

Picture 3: Cut the inside filling wood to measure.

Picture 4: Fix the internal wood pieces using wood glue and pins.

Example of bee box suitable for GLAS

An example of a sand habitat that is soon to be strimmed to meet the requirements for GLAS

Following on from our previous article on bird and bat boxes, Alison Sinnott speaks to Catherine Keena from Teagasc and Doneraile Crafts Academy to see how farmers can make their own GLAS-approved bee sand habitats and boxes.

The importance of bees

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