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<p>Recording from volunteer societies provides a rich source of data and complex modelling
can be used to produce trends. In 2014, using this approach, Defra published a pilot
indicator of changes in the bee population in the UK between 1980 and 2010. Between
1980 and 2010, the indicator fell to 62 percent of its 1980 value. It is not yet possible
to provide a trend since 2013; further development of the indicator should allow for
assessment in future years.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government continues
to work to strengthen monitoring of insect pollinators. In early 2014, Defra commissioned
a two-year research study to design and test a robust and affordable national monitoring
framework that can be applied across the UK. This study is due to be completed later
this year. It has made significant progress with engaging key audiences involved in
insect and wider biodiversity monitoring and is currently testing pilot methods at
sites across the UK.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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