Bee Health Improvement Partnership
Working in partnership to achieve a healthy and sustainable population of honey bees in Scotland.
The Bee Health Improvement Partnership (BHIP) is responsible for the delivery and implementation of the Honey Bee Health Strategy. The strategy focuses on:
- Education, training, and knowledge transfer.
- Communication and partnership working across government, operational partners, stakeholders, and all those with an interest in honey bees in Scotland.
- Pest and disease surveillance, prevention, diagnosis, and control.
- Research and development.
- On-going review of the regulatory framework.
Publications
The Honey Bee Health Strategy 2022-2032
The full publication of Scotland's second 10-year Honey Bee Health Strategy.
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Scotland's Honey Bee Health Strategy: Implementation plan
Details of the actions which the Bee Health Improvement Partnership (BHIP) will deliver in order to achieve the desired outcomes for honey bee health in Scotland.
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SRUC Bee Advisor
As a member of the Bee Health Improvement Partnership, the role of the SRUC Bee Advisor, Lorraine Johnston, is primarily concerned with bee health and education through:
- providing advice to Scottish Government as part of the Honey Bee Health Strategy,
- mentoring support and advice to all beekeepers, including inspectors,
- organising strategic targeted education and events such as Bee Health Days, and
- promoting good practice and improving standards.
Contact Lorraine