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What is the bee's main job?
In simple terms, bees play a crucial role in plant pollination. They transfer pollen between plants of different sexes, facilitating fertilization, and even between different parts of the same plant, aiding in its reproduction. Bees also contribute to the survival of plants by preventing inbreeding.

And if we had no bees?
The potential loss of plants pollinated by bees would impact the entire ecosystem, affecting animals that depend on those plants and so on up the food chain. A world without bees might struggle to support the global human population of 7 billion, leading to a significant reduction in the availability of fruits and vegetables in our supermarkets.

How can we help the bees?
Maintaining your own hive is more than just a rewarding hobby; it's a means of fostering robust honeybee populations and promoting essential pollination for plants and crops in your vicinity. Beekeepers enjoy a flourishing garden and the additional perk of harvesting honey. If you're keen on starting your own hive, explore our Classes Page (available from August) for guidance on taking the initial steps toward becoming a beekeeper.

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​​​ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
​South Gippsland Beekeepers respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong and BoonWurrung  people,
the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, live & work.
We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community 
​and pay respect to elders past, present & emerging.