Dikasuna Honey Project
Dikasuna Nature Conservation Park (DNC) has taken another bold step in advancing its mission of protecting biodiversity and empowering communities. With generous funding support from Kuria Lawyers, the park has officially launched its Community Beekeeping Project, an initiative designed to promote sustainable livelihoods while strengthening local conservation efforts.
Bees, Biodiversity, and Community
Beekeeping is more than honey—it is a vital link in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Bees pollinate native plants, crops, and forest species, ensuring the survival of flora and fauna alike. For communities around Dikasuna Nature Conservation Park, beekeeping offers an opportunity to combine conservation with income generation.
Through this project, families are trained in modern hive management, honey harvesting, and processing techniques. The harvested honey not only provides food security but can also be sold in local and regional markets, giving households an additional stream of income.
Training the Next Generation of Beekeepers
To ensure long-term success, a three-day workshop in January 2025 was conducted at the Dikasuna Nature Conservation grounds. The training was sponsored by David Kaupa of a charity foundation, who facilitated travel fees and the training fees for Local Beekeeper, Buckley Kaupa from Nokorowa Honey in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, who ran the workshop.
Participants learned the essentials of:
Bee box handling
Practical hive management
Basic skills for maintaining healthy colonies
Safe honey harvesting technique
The workshop provided both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, empowering local community members with the skills they need to sustain beekeeping as a livelihood and conservation practice.
Dikasuna was gifted a single Bee Box and a Colony of worker bees, a queen, and quickly put their training to use.
Partnership with Purpose
Kuria Lawyers’ support has enabled the establishment of the project’s first hives and training workshops. The park received a supply of 30 honey boxes along with essential beekeeping tools and equipment, funded by Andrew Kuria, Principal of Kuria Lawyers. This crucial support ensures that participants are well-equipped to begin their journey into sustainable beekeeping.
“Supporting the beekeeping initiative is about more than honey production,” said a spokesperson for Kuria Lawyers. “It’s about building resilient communities, protecting indigenous forests, and ensuring the next generation inherits a thriving environment.”
Its first harvest of honey was received on the 21st of August, three months after the initial training.
Conservation Beyond the Hive
The beekeeping project complements DNC’s ongoing conservation programs, including reforestation, youth empowerment, and indigenous plant restoration. By integrating community livelihoods with ecological goals, the park strengthens its position as a model for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation in Papua New Guinea.
Looking Forward
As the project grows, DNC envisions expanding hives across surrounding communities, establishing a “green economy” hub where sustainable practices like beekeeping, reforestation, and eco-tourism coexist. With continued support from partners like Kuria Lawyers, the park is well on its way to achieving long-term environmental resilience and community empowerment.
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