Identify the main threats contributing to bee population decline as described by The Bee Conservancy. What percentage of U.S. natural land is considered unnatural, and what percentage of bee species are highly vulnerable? Additionally, what type of pesticide do they advocate against, and what New York State legislation did they help pass?
Navigate to thebeeconservancy.org. Click on the 'Building Bee Habitat' link under 'Pollinator Habitat'. Read the content to identify the primary factors for bee decline. Locate the percentage of the natural world in the U.S. that is unnatural. Find the percentage of the world's bee species that are vulnerable due to solitary lifestyle and foraging range. Identify the specific type of pesticide mentioned. Find the name of the New York State act they helped pass. Synthesize all identified information into a concise answer.
State that habitat loss (due to land development, pesticide use, and invasive/GMO plants) is a major factor. State that 95% of the natural world in the U.S. has become unnatural. State that 75% of the world’s 20,000+ bee species are particularly vulnerable. Identify 'neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides' as the specific type of pesticide. Name the 'New York State’s new Birds and Bees Protection Act' as the legislation they helped pass.