Bee Implementation Group
Following the publication of the Strategy for the Sustainability of the Honey Bee in February 2011, this Implementation Group has been set up to achieve the recommendations and proposed actions of the strategy.
Terms of reference
The Implementation Group will ensure the delivery of the stated aim of the strategy, namely to achieve a sustainable and healthy population of honey bees for pollination and honey production in the north of Ireland through strengthened partnership working between Government and stakeholders.
The Implementation Group will:
- oversee the implementation of the strategy through the relevant sub groups.
- set up sub groups to develop a work programme including priority and timescale to address the main four outcomes:
- effective communications and relationships operating at all levels;
- effective surveillance and monitoring to minimise risks from pests, diseases and undesirable species;
- competency development in good standards of beekeeping and husbandry to minimise pests and disease risks and contribute to sustaining honey bee populations; and
- sound science and evidence base to underpin bee health policy and its implementation.
- agree a work programme produced by sub groups.
- review progress of sub groups periodically.
- report progress biannually to Grade 7, Farm Policy Branch.
Membership of the group
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Andrew Adams | DARD (Farm Policy Branch) |
| Jonathan Wightman | DARD (Farm Policy Branch) |
| Jim Crummie | DARD (Plant Health Inspection Branch - Forest Service) |
| Tom Williamson | DARD (Plant Health Inspection Branch - Forest Service) |
| Kenny White | CAFRE (Rural Training and Development Branch) |
| Archie Murchie | AFBI |
| Sam Clawson | AFBI |
| Tom Canning | INIB |
| Lyndon Wortley | INIB |
| Mervyn Eddie | UBKA |
| John Hill | UBKA |
| Susie Hill | UBKA |
| David Wright | UBKA |