Urban Beekeeping On The Rise In London

Urban beekeeping has seen it’s patrons in London double in the last year: The Greater London Authority announced their Capital Bee Scheme (an initiative which provided support to community groups interested in beekeeping) while the latest contributor to bee welfare is the UK Cooperative, who have recently embarked on a new ethical business strategy.

The Cooperative’s ‘Plan Bee’ initiative is impressive in the scope by which it aims to tackle the receding numbers of honey bees: it supports research into Colony Collapse disorder and provides wildflower seeds to Cooperative Customers.

The most worthwhile endeavour they have embarked upon was providing a year-long funded training program for 24 budding beekeepers. The expertise which beekeeping demands is often underestimated, so by providing a support network with appropriate training and resources the UK Cooperative have made a significant contribution to furthering the important cause of urban beekeeping.

Capital Bee Scheme

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