The log hive

In the wild the honeybees usual abode would be tree cavities. These are formed by fungal infections after a tree sustains an injury caused by wind damage(a limb brakes off causing a wound), amimal or human damage. Research shows that the preferred cavity would be at least 4 to 6 meters above ground, away from any natural predators. The log hives produced by us mimic these natural abodes. Logs used for the production of the hives are sustainably sourced and come from wind felled trees or those that were felled due to safety concerns.  The log hives have an average volume of 35 to 40 liters. Research shows us that this is the ideal volume for a honeybee colony. The thick walls of the log hive provides lots of insulation to the colony. It keeps the honeybees warm in the winter when it's really needed and it stops the nest from overheating in the summer. The more stable the temperature inside the nest is the less stress on the bees. 

This log hive most closely mimics a natural nesting site as it can be placed 4 to 6 meters up in a tree. The conservation log hive has a cavity with a diameter of 8" - 10" wide and a volume of 35 to 40 liters. It has a removable floor for inspection. An insulated felt roof protects the top of the hive. It comes with heavy duty adjustable straps for securing it to the tree.

The elevated conservation log hive is designed for areas where there are no suitable trees to place a log hive in. This conservation log beehive comes with a reed thatch hackle. It is elevated 2 meters above the ground by three legs. This hive also has a removable floor for inspections.