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<p>For all pesticides, the Government carries out a thorough assessment of the scientific
evidence, drawing on advice from experts in the Health and Safety Executive and the
UK Expert Committee on Pesticides. The current evidence shows that glyphosate pesticides
do not carry unacceptable risks to pollinators and can therefore be authorised. Ministers
have acted where the evidence shows an unacceptable impact on bees – for example,
with respect to neonicotinoids.</p><p> </p><p>Any highly effective means of removing
flowering weeds can reduce the food and shelter available to pollinators. We are taking
action to provide wildflower-rich habitat through the National Pollinator Strategy,
including supporting partnerships of landowners and conservationists on large-scale
habitat management projects. In 2015, we introduced new and simple agri-environment
‘packages’ to make it easier for farmers to put flowers back into fields. We are also
raising awareness to help everyone support pollinators through action in their gardens
and public spaces, through the ‘Bees’ Needs’ campaign.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s
25 Year Environment Plan puts Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the heart of its
approach. This means developing and implementing policies that encourage and support
sustainable crop protection with the use of pesticides and their impact kept to a
minimum.</p>
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