“Beekeepers seek Boston code changes to help declining honeybee population”

“The widely reported decline of the world bee population is one of the reasons that resonated with Louijeune.

"They play a critical role in our food system," she said. "They pollinate over 85 different crops and contribute to 35% of the global food production. When we think about the positive environmental benefits of beekeeping, it's something that we do want to encourage subject to appropriate regulation and fencing."