More about the series Naturzeit...
- The relationship between humans and bees, from the beginnings of beekeeping to the present day
- With illustrations by Paschalis Dougalis, one of Europe's best nature illustrators
- Nature is precious – and so is this book: lavishly bound in two types of open paper, with a ribbon bookmark and coloured headband
This volume describes the social structure of the swarm, outlines biological basics in easy-to-read, entertaining language, and is dedicated to the cultural history of bees and beekeeping from its beginnings to the challenges of the present day. Friedrich Hainbuch also explains what sustainable beekeeping means and how humans can contribute to the health and resilience of the swarm.
Author Friedrich Hainbuch is a hobby beekeeper who has been studying the medicinal uses of bee products and the causes of global bee mortality for many years.
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