Avoiding degradation through sustainable honey production in the miombo
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £514,248
WHERE Mozambique
Summary
Miombo woodland in Mozambique, critical for local livelihoods, biodiversity, and carbon stocks, is suffering significant degradation. Honey production is a key cause, as traditional methods involve killing important trees and overuse of fire, leading to severe biodiversity loss in hotspots of commercial demand for honey. We will train beekeepers in Mozambique to use sustainable practices and technologies, as part of community natural resource management plans. Analysis of the livelihoods and biodiversity impact will inform regional efforts to reduce woodland degradation.
