SteveJ
House Bee
- Joined
- May 8, 2010
- Messages
- 290
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- Location
- Cleveland
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 30
I've just received some new rules from my allotment association. I would appreciate thoughts. I've added my comments in italics.:
Bees will be permitted on the allotments subject to the following:
Constructive comments would be appreciated.
SteveJ
Bees will be permitted on the allotments subject to the following:
No problem they are• Hives to be positioned so that bee flight paths do not impinge on pathways or other allotment users.
No problem they are• Hives to placed in a remote area of the allotments, preferably in the centre unless near a site boundary.
I have three hives and two nucs at the moment. Is a nuc classed as a hive? Even with the best will in the world a swarm could always get away, and we have another year like last year it was crazy. What happens if a wild swarm lands on the allotments. Do I get it in the neck because someone thinks they are mine?• The number of hives on an allotment to be limited to two. Bees to be provided by recognised suppliers and during season of production the beekeeper to ensure levels of varroa are monitored, and also ensures swarms are prevented and that the health of the bees remains consistent.
No problem there is• Ensure adequate screening height to ensure the rise of the bees when leaving the plot.
Allotment owners have my number• The beekeeper to ensure that someone else on site can deal with any emergency that may occur due to the existence of the bees.
Member of local association. Registered on BeeBase and have been inspected twice by SBI• The beekeeper to be a member of a Local or British Bee Keepers Association as membership carries Public Liability Insurance. Disease Insurance would also be beneficial. The bees to be kept in accordance with legislation such as the Bees Act 1980, Bees Diseases and Pest Control Order 2006.
Doing my basic this year• The beekeeper needs to show the Council evidence of a formal qualification in bee keeping which will help to confirm the degree of competence of the keeper in the management and manipulation of the bees.
Third year on my own.• The beekeeper needs to have had a least one year’s experience of bee keeping prior to keeping bees on an allotment.
No idea what clause 6 is got someone investigating. Why do I get the nasty feeling I won't be able to sell my Honey?• Any honey produced should be used and consumed in conjunction with clause 6 of the Associations Lease.
Do they give me notice or are they taken without my permission. What do they do with them. Could this be constituted as theft• Should the beehives cause annoyance to any other allotment holder, the Council or a member of the public, depending on the severity of the annoyance the beehives shall be removed. Each request for bees on an allotment to be with the prior written approval of the Council, this will not be unreasonably with held if all criteria is met, and the express consent of the Allotment Association
Constructive comments would be appreciated.
SteveJ
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