Supporting our conservation partners at NIHBS
The NIHBS Mission
The Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS) was established in November 2012 by a group of beekeepers concerned about the threats of hybridisation and imported diseases threatening the Native Irish Honey Bee, Apis mellifera mellifera. It is an organisation open to all, and consists of a volunteer Committee, Members and Representatives from all corners of the island of Ireland.
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About The Native Irish Honey Bee Society
The NIHBS Mission
To promote the conservation, study, improvement and re-introduction of Apis mellifera mellifera (our native Irish honey bees) throughout the island of Ireland
To promote and ease the passage of the "Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill, 2021" now passing through the Seanad.
To establish conservation areas throughout the island
To promote the formation of honey bee improvement and Queen Rearing groups
To provide education on bee improvement and to increase public awareness of the native Irish honey bee and its importance
To act in an advisory capacity to groups and individuals who wish to promote Apis mellifera mellifera
To co-operate with other beekeeping organisations with similar aims
To seek the help of the scientific community and other stakeholders in achieving our aims and objectives
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