{"title":"Bee Posts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from sustainably sourced British-grown Douglas Fir, this bee post offers ideal nesting habitat for a wide variety of solitary bees and other insects which play out their reproductive cycles inside the drilled holes and natural cracks. Standard product dimensions are 1.8m tall once installed and approximately 120mm square.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bee-post","title":"Large Bee Post","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge standard bee post 12cm square and 1.8m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e240cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 12cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD12cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 1.8m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePost are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCopyright Niche 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Habitat Artwork","offer_id":61816023417162,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nature Artwork","offer_id":61816023449930,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/MCFC_29-06-2023-9383.jpg?v=1765216381"},{"product_id":"bee-bollard","title":"Bee Bollard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort with recess and reflective bands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bee Bollard is a functional timber bollard designed to create nesting habitat for solitary bees and wasps. Of the UK's 270 bee species, most are solitary, with many reliant on pre-existing cavities in deadwood or stems to complete their lifecycles. With natural deadwood scarce, these species lack suitable nesting sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from locally sourced Douglas fir, the Bee Bollard contains precision-drilled cavities of varying sizes, replicating natural burrows with the smooth, clean surfaces essential for successful nesting. Trials with our larger Bee Posts show rapid colonisation, with multiple species nesting and cuckoo bees prospecting within the first season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled like any standard bollard, it delivers habitat at scale without additional land, labour, or maintenance-transforming everyday infrastructure into biodiversity-supporting habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir \u003cbr\u003e• Planed, edged and sanded for a fine finish\u003cbr\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e• Sloped top enables water runoff \u003cbr\u003e• Recessed groove with optional reflective tape\u003cbr\u003e• Range of hole sizes to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx.10kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH 1500mm x 120mm x 120mm\u003cem\u003e (approximately 1000m tall once installed) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees  Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOptional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 3 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60859668758858,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/PXL_20250618_103449625.PORTRAIT_1.jpg?v=1768409795"},{"product_id":"memorial-bee-post","title":"Memorial Bee Post","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge with space for metal plaques.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Memorial Bee Post™ is a larger variant of our ecological Bee Post, combining high-quality nesting habitat for solitary bees and wasps with a meaningful commemorative function. Crafted from durable, locally sourced Douglas fir, it contains precision-drilled cavities of varying sizes to replicate natural burrows. Most of the UK's 270 bee species are solitary, with many reliant on pre-existing cavities to complete their lifecycles, making this habitat vital. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 12 personalised stainless steel plaques can be CNC routed and mounted on the sides, creating space for remembrance. Ideal for cemeteries, memorial gardens, and contemplative landscapes, the Memorial Bee Post™ engages visitors with both memory and nature while delivering rapid ecological benefit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e• Planed, edged and sanded for a fine finish\u003cbr\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e• Sloped top enables water runoff\u003cbr\u003e• Recessed plaque spaces (supplied with blank stainless steel plaques)\u003cbr\u003e• Range of hole sizes to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx. 20kg\u003cbr\u003e• Below ground section protected with post-tape creating a bonded seal against wet rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSold as a set of 3 or 5 (staggered in 3 heights)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e- H 2400mm x 120mm x 120mm ( approximately 1900m tall once installed)\u003cbr\u003e- H 2100mm x 120mm x 120mm ( approximately 1600m tall once installed)\u003cbr\u003e- H 1800mm x 120mm x 120mm ( approximately 1300m tall once installed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eOptional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 3 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"1800 \/ 3000","offer_id":61365942321482,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/PXL_20250426_165609658.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1773780403"},{"product_id":"bee-post-small","title":"Bee Post Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall standard bee post 10cm square and 1.5m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 150\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 1.5m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Habitat Artwork","offer_id":61815029989706,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nature Artwork","offer_id":61815030022474,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/2025-06-14_BBC_GARDENERS_WORLD_BIRMINGHAM-6992_1.jpg?v=1773782666"},{"product_id":"bee-post-trio","title":"Bee Post Trio (For use with Niche sand planters)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA set of three small standard bee post 10cm square and 1.8m\/1.6m\/1.4m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 180\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 160\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 140\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bee post trio set are installed using using the trio bracket inside the sand planter. The bracket offers an array of installation options for changing the direction of the drilled faces. For best results face all posts toward a southerly aspect.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60897317716298,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/niche_photoshoot_29_04_2024-1596.jpg?v=1773779983"},{"product_id":"bee-finger-posts","title":"Bee Finger Posts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eXL bee posts with waymarking finger signs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge standard bee post 12cm square and 1.8m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 25kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 300\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 12cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD12cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 2.4m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis product arrives in separate parts. The customer will need to assemble the fingers and brackets onto the bee post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePost are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCopyright Niche 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"1 Finger","offer_id":61815324508490,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Fingers","offer_id":61815950016842,"sku":null,"price":905.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Fingers","offer_id":61815950049610,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/NICHE_UKRANIAN_MEADOW_07062023-6967_1.jpg?v=1771976243"},{"product_id":"custom-bee-post","title":"Custom Bee Post","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge standard bee post 12cm square and 1.8m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomise our large standard bee post with up to 10 characters. Price including delivery. Please allow 6 - 10 weeks for custom orders to arrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease specify customisation required at checkout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e240cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 12cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD12cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 1.8m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePost are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCopyright Niche 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60897445380426,"sku":"CustomBeePost","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/2025-06-19-SALFORD_UNIVERSITY-7196.jpg?v=1773775834"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/collections\/Niche_bee_post_timber_bee_post_solitary_bee_solitary_wasp.jpg?v=1777840062","url":"https:\/\/niche-environmental.co.uk\/collections\/bee-posts.oembed","provider":"Niche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}