Farmer Level Tech - Note for Beginner Beekeeping
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In May 2007, the National Forum on Forests (UNFF) adopted the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forest (NLB), which is commonly called the “Forest Instrument”. This significant international consensus was reached to boost the implementation of sustainable forest management (SFM), and thus to maintain and enhance the economic and environmental values of all types of forests, for the benefit of present and future generation. Most specifically, the Forest Instrument is to: () Strengthen political commitment and actions at all levels to effectively implement SFM, (ii) Enhance the contribution of forests to the achievement of the international agreed development goals including the MDG, and (iii) Provide a framework for national action and international cooperation. The overall objective of the project is “to support Liberia, Nicaragua and the Philippines, on a demonstration basis, to move forward in the implementation of the Non-Legally Binding Instrume nt on all types of forest”. Towards this end, an agro forestry component under the Project is providing intensive training to rural communities in three Counties, including Nimba, Grand Gedeh , and River Gee respectively in the areas of beekeeping and snail farming and total of 60 farmers were trained. Beekeeping is a traditional activity in Liberia and the rich vegetation of the country offers great potentials for beekeeping. It is an activity that can be carried out both by man and women as an additional income generating activity. It is not a labour-intensive activity and honey harvesting is generally undertaken during the lean season when demand for agricultural labour is not high. Land does not need to be owned to be able to practice beekeeping because hives can be hung in trees in the forest. The products of the beehive, among which honey is the most known can be consumed by the family, sold on the market, processed for value adding or stored for when the household needs cash. Beehive products can also be used as medicines. Training people in sustainable beekeeping practices does not only contribute to the food security of the households, it can also raise awareness among the beekeepers about the importance of sustainable forest management. This training manual aims at providing the basic skills necessary to practice small scale sustainable beekeeping with topbar hives and highlight the essential role that bees play in nature and food production. Through this publication, FAO and the Forest Development authority of Liberia (FDA) want to contribute to the income generation and food security of the Liberian farmers.