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 |