Publications for New Members (Beekeepers)
We would encourage all new beekeepers to read the following publications
These publications were previously printed and given to each new member in a 'Beginner pack'.
It made for a very bulky pack.
In the interests of decreasing our club's carbon footprint it was decided to give each member
the option of reading the material on-line or printing it themselves.
It made for a very bulky pack.
In the interests of decreasing our club's carbon footprint it was decided to give each member
the option of reading the material on-line or printing it themselves.
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Hobby Beekeeping : agnote 1146 (Agriculture Vic) General information on getting started. Safe Beekeeping Practice: agnote 1240 (Agriculture Vic) Common occupational health and safety issues affecting beekeepers. General Cautions: (Bron Barton) Guidelines and recommendations for Beginner Beekeepers Beekeeping and Livestock Disease Control Act agnote 1100 (Agriculture Vic) This paper outlines all of the necessary laws and responsibilities Registration as a Beekeeper (Aust Govt) Everyone keeping bees must register. This online form makes it easy and it's free for up to 5 hives if you apply online. Beginning with Bees (GAA) This 12 page booklet produced by the Gippsland Apiarists Association is an excellent read for anyone starting out or thinking about getting bees. Bee speak (GAA) was designed to be printed onto both sides of an A4 and folded in thirds. It is a comprehensive dictionary of beekeeping terms for the beginner. Seasonal Hive Management Notes pdf (Bron Barton) How Do Bees Make Honey (AHBIC) Hive Record Cards pdf (Bron Barton) and Hive Record Abbreviations pdf (Bron Barton) |
Apiary Code of Practice. (Vic Govt)
This Code is a document for the management of beehives and incorporates a reference or minimum standard by which all persons who own, manage or operate honey bee hives in the State of Victoria must comply. This Code is formulated to form the basic prescription for harmonious co-occupation by beehives and land occupiers in Victoria. The aim of the Code is to ensure that the keeping of honey bees does not become a nuisance to people, property, domestic animals or native flora and fauna. Bio-Security Code of Practice. (Aust. Govt) The Biosecurity Code of Practice is based on the principles of good biosecurity and aims to provide a clear framework for Australian beekeepers to engage in best-practice biosecurity. The standards expected in the Code are not onerous, they are only things that all beekeepers should be doing anyway to manage and / or minimise the impact of pests and diseases on their hives. Races of Honey Bees pdf (Bron Barton)
The most commonly worked bee races in Australia Attributes of Italian, Caucasion, Carniolan and Ligurian Bees listed NEW! - ------- - NEW! - ------- - NEW!
Trees & Plants for Bees pdf (Stan Glowacki GAA) A comprehensive list in order of season giving tree and plant size, flowering times and honey production - NB: this may all vary with district and seasonal variations. |
