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Any experience with beekeeping in coillte forests?

mnemocat · 2024-10-01 23:54:56

Hello! I'm considering applying for a beekeeping "licence with Coillte" so that I can keep hives in their land, as I'm in a semi detached with neighbors all around. Has anyone had experience with setting up hives in the forest? Do you fence the hive?

02-10-2024 12:54AM

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mnemocat

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Hello!
I'm considering applying for a beekeeping "licence with Coillte" so that I can keep hives in their land, as I'm in a semi detached with neighbors all around.
Has anyone had experience with setting up hives in the forest?
Do you fence the hive?

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#2 07-10-2024 10:58AM

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Very dependent on what forest you go to. You want access but not too much access or a busy forest. You might find somewhere to hide them out of sight but when the trees get too tall you'll need to move somewhere else. Farms are generally better.

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