Beekeeping
Trees, a source of life for bees
Domestic and wild bee populations have been in worrying decline for the last twenty years. This is due to a number of factors acting in synergy: the Varroa mite, biocides, habitat fragmentation, and loss. To address this decline, MyTree introduces tree-based arrangements aimed at protecting bee resources and habitats.
Trees, a pantry for bees
Nectar and pollen are two essential nutrients for the survival of domestic and wild bees throughout the year. At MyTree's partner beekeepers, hedgerows are designed with staggered flowering periods to provide bees with a varied diet throughout most of the year. Early-flowering plants like almond trees and late-flowering ones like ivy nourish the bees with the changing seasons.
400 flowers per hour
are foraged by a domestic bee ¹
9.2% of wild bee species
are threatened with extinction ²
Trees, guardians of bee health
Installing tiered hedgerows or wooded strips is a factor that promotes the longevity and resilience of these pollinators. Trees and groves are habitats that provide bees with protection against biocides from neighbouring agricultural plots. They also offer refuge from the cold during hibernation.
Trees for quality honey
Quality honey is produced by bees with an abundant and varied diet. The properties of the honey vary in terms of taste and colour, depending on the foraged species. By planting diverse species, beekeepers can obtain a wide range of honeys and other hive products.
