Ku-ring-gai, NSW experiments with Bee Lottery due to the popularity of its native beehive program
Ku-ring-gai, NSW Bee Lottery Native Beehive Program
Council officials first offered native bee hive placement at volunteer homes in 2006. The growing popularity of the program led to a 2020 pilot of a Bee Lottery instead of a waitlist. Interested households entered their names for a random drawing in December. The Environmental Programs team installed 50 hives in optimal locations for bee health. The Bee Lottery expanded the program's reach, thus improving public education about stingless native bees essential to ecological health.
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Native bees FAQs Ku-ring-gai
What do I need to look after my hive?The short answer is: very little! No regular maintenance needs to be undertaken for the health of the hive - they are very self-sufficient!Observation is key - keep an eye on their activity. They should be nice and active when the weather...
Native bees Ku-ring-gai
The native beehive program aims to boost the number of native bees within the Ku-ring-gai LGA.
Project Succeeded
The Bee Lottery became a permanent component of the program after a successful pilot. Ku-ring-gai Council was a finalist in the Innovation in Special Events category at the 2022 Local Government Week Awards.
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