Help stop global warming, protect our forest.
Is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives, by humans.
Why bee keeping?
In order for conservation activities to be successful the community must be involved and must benefit directly from this process.
i) Income generation. The honeybee products can be marketed locally, Beekeeping in Kilombero Valley also provides incomes to various stakeholders in the value chain. These include bee farmers, carpenters etc.
ii) Produces food and medicines. The conditions/diseases treated using bee products include stomach upsets, diarrhea, vomiting, wounds, burns, cough. It also helps to boost the immunity of people living with HIV/AIDS.
iii) Makes a significant contribution to biodiversity.
Pollination
What’s your favorite summer crop? If you love apples you should make good insect friends.
Wild Plant Growth
It’s not just farm-grown fruits and vegetables that rely on pollinators. Many species of wild plants depend on insect pollinators as well.
Food Source
At least 24 species of bird, including the honey guide, bee eaters and starling, prey on bees. Many spiders and insects, like dragonflies and praying mantises, eat bees as well.
Wildlife Habitats
Bees are known for their elaborate hives, but they also help build homes for millions of other insects and animals. Their role as pollinators is vital in the growth of tropical forests, savannah woodlands, and temperate deciduous forests.
