Stamford bee post product specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Product Code |
71035 |
| Material |
Oak, Chestnut, Tropical Hardwood or Accoya |
| Diameter |
Standard 100mm sq post cross-section, Alternative 125mm post cross-section |
| Warranty |
1 year manufacturer’s warranty |
| Fixing Options |
Root-fixed, Bolt-down, or Wall-mounted |
Why choose Stamford Bee post
Give solitary bees a secure nesting site with the Stamford Bee Post. This solid, eco-aware timber post meets practical needs and looks right at any public garden or green space. Here’s what you can expect from it:
Durable softwood timber construction
Crafted from high-quality softwood, the Stamford Bee Post is built to endure the elements—sun, rain and frost alike. Available in a range of sizes, it’s suitable for everything from a single post in a planter to a series along a nature trail. Designed with longevity in mind, it’s a practical choice for landscape teams and groundskeepers seeking reliable outdoor fixtures.
Optimised nesting design for solitary bees
The post features approximately 30 holes of varying diameters, offering ideal conditions for solitary bees to nest and develop. A reverse slope on the post-top helps drain water away from the entrances, helping to keep the brood chambers dry. Every aspect of the design is shaped to support the bee’s life cycle, from egg laying to emergence, contributing to stronger pollination and more resilient local ecosystems.
Customisable and aesthetic appeal
Each bee post can be personalised with engraved text, such as a name, logo or educational message. The smooth, natural timber finish complements a variety of settings, whether installed in an urban planter, a public garden or a countryside reserve. This customisation makes it especially suited for community outreach, educational initiatives or conservation branding. Combining understated elegance with practical value, it enhances the appearance of any green space while promoting biodiversity.
The Stamford Bee post in action
Stamford Bee Posts perform effectively across a range of outdoor environments—supporting biodiversity in farms, public green spaces, and conservation areas. Their compact yet robust timber design makes them easy to integrate within flowerbeds, borders, or dedicated pollinator zones, attracting solitary bees to improve plant health and pollination rates.
On farms, the 30 precision-drilled nesting holes offer safe shelter for solitary bees, contributing to natural crop pollination and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. In public spaces such as parks, nature reserves, or community gardens, the post’s customisable engraving and natural finish create an engaging focal point, ideal for educational use and raising awareness of pollinator conservation.
