Abstract
Stingless bees have been an important part of indigenous Australian culture for centuries; however, modern meliponiculture in Australia is still very much in its infancy (Heard and Dollin 2000). A recent survey showed that interest in stingless bees is growing and Australians are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned about conservation of these species. More community members are keeping hives with this interest in mind (Halcroft. Unpublished data). Beekeepers in the northern regions are able to produce honey in small quantities and some multiply hives for profit.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pot-honey: A Legacy of Stingless Bees |
Editors | Patricia Vit, Silvia R. M. Pedro, David W. Roubik |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 35-72 |
Number of pages | 38 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461449607 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461449591 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Australia
- bee culture
- stingless bees