Transhumance by water, the most ecological way to move beehives
ILANGA NATURE is developing an innovative project using floating beehives to harvest rare honeys around the Canal des Pangalanes. These rare honeys will be produced from coconut palms, water lilies and other endemic flowers. The two barges are motorized to facilitate travel during transhumance periods, and can each accommodate up to 200 hives.
The main constraints are the winds and cyclones that are frequent in this region. Barges offer a considerable advantage in terms of fire protection.
This method makes it possible to pollinate remote, hard-to-reach areas, helping to safeguard forests and, more broadly, biodiversity.
The mobile hives enable us to organize training courses for local people interested in beekeeping.
Our partners in this project
The Pangalanes Canal
The Canal des Pangalanes is a man-made waterway in eastern Madagascar, stretching for some 645 kilometers. Built in the early 20th century, this canal network links a series of lakes and lagoons, providing a vital means of transport for local inhabitants and facilitating trade. The landscape around the canal is spectacular, with rich biodiversity, picturesque villages and lush vegetation, making it a popular destination for ecotourists.
