Recommendations for conservation of wild honey bees

– Wider awareness raising program for honey hunters, farming communities and other relevant stakeholders about importance of wild honey bees and their conservation is needed.

– A bee-based tourism strategy can be established with participation of local communities, conservation advocacy groups and tour operators.

– Banning the use of climbing gear by tourists, local people and honey hunters for harvesting honey.

– Promotion of conservation activities in partnership with indigenous communities in high mountains, whose traditions and cultures include honey hunting.

– Producing value added products from honey and wax from wild honey bees by establishing microenterprises in different potential locations.

– Adding curriculum about wild honey bees at schools and universities.