Our floating barges


An innovative project on the Pangalanes Canal.

 

Transhumance by water, the most ecological way to move hives


ILANGA NATURE is developing an innovative project of floating beehives to harvest rare honeys around the Pangalanes Canal. These rare honeys will be produced from coconut trees, water lilies and other endemic flowers. The two barges are motorized to facilitate travel during transhumance periods and can accommodate up to 200 hives each.

The main constraints are the winds and the frequent cyclones in this region. The barges offer a considerable advantage by being safe from fires.

This method makes it possible to pollinate remote and difficult-to-access areas, which will contribute to the safeguarding of forests and, more broadly, of biodiversity.

The mobile hives allow us to organize training courses for local populations interested in beekeeping.


Our partner in this project

The Pangalanes Canal

The Pangalanes Canal is a system of artificial canals that stretches for about 690 km in eastern Madagascar. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century to facilitate trade and travel between villages and towns on the east coast of the island. The canal is fed by the waters of the Manambolo River and passes through wetlands, tropical forests and mangroves. It is also considered an important habitat for wildlife, including birds and crocodiles.