The Native Irish Honey Bee

The Native Irish Honey Bee Book

• Is a collaborative work produced entirely by volunteers. Each chapter was contributed by different beekeepers and scientists with varying backgrounds, skills and experiences.
• The forward is written by world-renowned bee scientist and author Professor Thomas Seeley.
• This book is self-descriptive and includes a wide source of information on the native black honey bee including narratives on evolution, genetics, history and conservation.
• With practical ‘How-to’ sections on bee improvement, plus real-life stories from commercial beekeepers.
• To encourage beekeepers to choose Apis melifera melifera (the native black bee) and to discourage the buying and importation of non-native honey bees.

Produced by NIHBS in Ireland.