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Informationen zum Autor Tiffany Francis-Baker is a nature writer, artist and environmentalist from the South Downs, Hampshire. Before going freelance, she worked as Creative Developer at Butser Ancient Farm, where she took a beginners' course in beekeeping and developed an interest in sustainable living. She has written three books, including British Goats for Shire in 2019. Visit the author at www.tiffanyfrancis.com Klappentext Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much do we really know about them? Small, clever and mysterious, the honeybee in particular has long been celebrated in human culture as a sacred insect, a symbol of the sun, bridging the gap between our world and the next. They are expert communicators, skilled aviators and natural alchemists, turning fresh nectar into sweet, golden honey. They are also in trouble and need our help. This beautifully illustrated guide explores the honeybee's historic relationship with humans, the basics of beekeeping, and how we can help save the bees' dwindling population. Vorwort An essential primer on the role of honeybees in British history, covering biology, folklore, the history of beekeeping, and the danger posed to bees by climate change. Zusammenfassung Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much do we really know about them? Small, clever and mysterious, the honeybee in particular has long been celebrated in human culture as a sacred insect, a symbol of the sun, bridging the gap between our world and the next. They are expert communicators, skilled aviators and natural alchemists, turning fresh nectar into sweet, golden honey. They are also in trouble and need our help. This beautifully illustrated guide explores the honeybee's historic relationship with humans, the basics of beekeeping, and how we can help save the bees' dwindling population. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction The Honeybee and its Colony The First Beekeepers The Evolution of Beekeeping Beekeeping Heritage Bees and the Environment Honeybee Produce Further Reading Places to Visit Index...
List of contents
Introduction
The Honeybee and its Colony
The First Beekeepers
The Evolution of Beekeeping
Beekeeping Heritage
Bees and the Environment
Honeybee Produce
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
About the author
Tiffany Francis-Baker
