Member Profiles
The Member Profiles shown here are an illustration of how our SICAMM Members work to conserve, protect and appreciate the dark European honey bee, Apis mellifera mellifera.
SICAMM is an evolving International Federation of Associations managed by an elected Main Board and is interested in supporting initiatives, based on experienced practice and interdisciplinary scientific research. SICAMM prioritizes the welfare of localised, wild and free living bees, that are under threat. It also seeks to raise awareness of the importance of Conservation Areas for European Dark Bee populations.
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The Native Irish Honey Bee Society, NIHBS
Established in November 2012 by a group of dedicated beekeepers with the objective of protecting and conserving the native Irish honey bee, Apis mellifera mellifera, Amm, on the island of Ireland.
Mellifica BE works for the conservation and redevelopment of the black bee in Wallonia. The headquarters are located at the Maison de l’Abeille Noire located within the Aquascope Virelles nature interpretation centre (Chimay). This region is a protected area of 300 km² for the Chimay/Valenciennes population of the black bee, established by the municipalities of Chimay and Momignies.
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BIBBA supports and promotes the sustainable conservation, restoration, study, selection, and improvement of honey bees that are native to the British Isles and Ireland
We are committed to the preservation of dark bees (Apis mellifera mellifera) through maintenance breeding and re-introduction
This society was established in year 1997, thanks to the pioneering efforts to protect the dark honey bee decades before
SICAMM Associations Reports
Each year, SICAMM member associations carry out a wide range of practical, scientific and educational work to conserve and promote the European dark honey bee, Apis mellifera mellifera. The 2025 reports provide a snapshot of this shared effort, showing the major activities, achievements and challenges from member organisations across the SICAMM network.
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