Native Beekeeping as a Practice for the Sustainable Use of the Cerrado
Meliponicultura como uma Prática para o Uso Sustentável do Cerrado
Meliponicultura como uma Prática para o Uso Sustentável do Cerrado
This project seeks to conserve the genetic stock of native Cerrado bee species in northeastern Maranhão state, as well as train the local communities for economic use of the honey-producing potential of the tiúba (Melipona compressipes fasciculata) bee. 8 beekeeping units will be implemented, one in each municipality, for use as a multiplicator. The project also seeks to insure that 20% of the bees kept in the units are non-commercial species. The region has suffered heavy anthropic pressure over the past years, and is considered a priority area for conservation by the Ministry of Environment. Due to a lack of knowledge about proper management techniques for this species of bees, colonies are often destroyed in the extraction of honey, which has only medicinal uses, so far.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Associação Maranhense para a Conservação da Natureza
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 27,978.69
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 19,884.37
Project Number:
BRA/00/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Generation of income for the local communities from the native beekeeping activities will provide incentives for conservation of the bees, as well as native local vegetation, crucial to the honey-production activity.
Capacity - Building Component
Rational native stingless beekeeping, and commercial use of products and sub-products from the activity will be taught to the communities. The 48-hour course will include the biology of the bees, honey box construction, wild collection of the specimens, hygiene, legislation, etc. Environmental education will also be offered in the form of 8-hour classes.
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Ms. Jessica Pedreira
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55-61-3327-8085
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55-61-3327-8085
Email:
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Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
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