Morgan Freeman Creates Bee Sanctuary <br />Out of His Mississippi Ranch The Oscar-winning actor <br />has practiced beekeeping <br />for the last five years In recent interviews, he has also <br />discussed the need to save honeybees. Morgan Freeman, via <br />'The Tonight Show' In addition, Freeman says vegetation <br />that is bee-friendly is planted <br />on the 124-acre sanctuary. To create the safe space, <br />Freeman brought in over <br />two dozen hives from <br />out of state. In recent years, bee populations <br />around the world have <br />declined dramatically. Many predict their loss will lead to major issues for the environment <br />and agriculture. Research had attributed the fall to the spread of pesticides and destruction of the insect's habitat.
