Dolomiafor the Bees
OUR WILD BEE REPOPULATION PROJECT
Wild bees reproduce in places that offer the best chance for survival and live freely, without relying on hives or beekeepers. They are vital for the environment as they pollinate wild plants.
In 2021 we teamed up with experts, researchers and local communities to launch an ambitious project whose purpose is to protect this important species and restore its natural habitat.
MEANINGFUL ACTIONS LEAD TO REAL RESULTS
RESTORINGTHE BEES’ NATURAL HABITATS
In May 2021 we began installing top-bar hives - ten to date. These hives provide plenty of space and enhance the wellbeing of these small but precious insects, so they can thrive, reproduce and produce honey in the most natural way possible.
TRAINING NEW BEEKEEPERS
We have worked with a team of experts to create a network of new local beekeepers, providing them with the specialist training and equipment they need to adopt this natural beekeeping approach.
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Schoolchildren are taught about the bees to make them more responsible.
KNOWLEDGE AND METHODS
Our studies and discussions with the leading experts in the field have allowed us to identify the most advanced and respectful beekeeping practices.
A HECTARE FOR POLLINATORS
Our headquarters in Santa Giustina are the site of a new project promoting agricultural biodiversity; we have allocated 10,000 m² for crops that will help the bees thrive: 5,000 m² of buckwheat and 5,000 m² of a diverse mix of flowers.
THE PROJECT BEARS FRUIT
The multifloral honey produced by our wild bees is truly unique, capturing the flavour of this pristine environment where they are free to feed off the many wild flowers of the Dolomites. The honey is not the result of intensive production but is the natural surplus of an ecosystem where everything lives in harmony.