-
Log hives of Sorag_1996 September- October _Beekeeping & Development The document discusses sustainable beekeeping practices in a village in the Pindar Valley, Uttar Pradesh, India, where local farmers use log hives made from hollowed-out logs of native trees to keep Indian hive bees (Apis cerana). These log hives, which are cost-effective and constructed from local materials, provide excellent insulation against cold temperatures, allowing large bee colonies to thrive during harsh winters. Honey is harvested twice a year, primarily for personal use rather than sale, while wax is typically discarded. The article emphasizes the advantages of this traditional beekeeping method, including the ease of passing down knowledge through generations and the hives' resemblance to natural nesting sites, highlighting a sustainable approach to beekeeping that aligns with local environmental conditions.
-
The Honeyhunters of Tamil Nadu-Climbing Through a Period of Change_1995_Forest Trees & People Newsletter no 29 The article explores the lives and traditions of honeyhunters and beekeepers in Tamil Nadu, focusing on their cultural practices, the challenges they face due to modernization, and environmental changes. It highlights the rich diversity of tribal communities engaged in honeyhunting, their historical significance, and the rituals associated with this activity. The authors conducted a survey to document these practices and understand the socio-economic impacts of changing land use and government regulations on these communities. The article emphasizes the need for preserving traditional knowledge while adapting to new economic realities, advocating for support that respects and builds upon the indigenous practices of honeyhunters to ensure their livelihoods and cultural heritage are sustained.
This is a newsletter which gives you the details of the honey hunting tech, rituals what they following, uses of the honey and the comb.
-
Sharing honey hunting techniques - Cholanaickens During the Jenu Hubba held at Keystone in 2005, we had many of the NBR communities represented. It was the first time that Cholanaickens from the New Amrambalam forests in Nilambur, travelled to Kotagiri and talked about their methods, tools and knowledge related to honey collection
-
Honey Hunters of the Blue Mountains Honey hunting practices of Kurumba community in Nilgiris, started off with work in Semmanarai,.
Work of other areas in Coonoor were also featured.
-
Honey Hunters and Beekeepers of Tamil Nadu The document presents a survey on honey hunters and beekeepers in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the significance of these activities in rural development and the sustainable use of natural resources. It discusses the traditional practices of various tribal groups engaged in honey hunting and beekeeping, emphasizing their cultural connections and the challenges they face due to modernization, land use changes, and economic pressures. The document details the ecological and socio-economic implications of these practices, noting the importance of indigenous bees and the impact of external factors on the livelihoods of these communities. It also addresses the need for appropriate technology and management strategies to support tribal beekeepers while preserving their cultural heritage and ecological balance.
Primary survey of TN Honey hunters.
16 tribal communities and surveyed 11 hill areas
To see the status of beekeeping and honey hunting skills and issues related to bees and the environment
-
Decadal Bee Survey 2020
-
Bear-proof stand for Beehive
-
Bee Museum - Opening Ceremony The Bee Museum, Ooty was opened in 2008
