Update On The Gazini Beehive Fencing Project

Sekelekani Cooperative recently underwent further training on beehive construction, as they started with the rehabilitation of the existing beehive fence. The fence, erected over 2 years ago, still has an occupancy of 100% in almost all of the existing hives, and has successfully deterred elephant crossings, thereby achieving its main purpose of addressing the human-elephant conflict in Gazini. The cooperative also recently recruited new members, thereby giving these members an opportunity to earn an income through beekeeping and conventional agriculture. This project is a classic ERP intervention, addressing both conservation and community development within communities where ERP has a footprint.