In June 2017, South Africa witnessed one of its most catastrophic environmental crises when a wildfire unfurled its flames across the beautiful coastal towns of Knysna, Sedgefield, and Plettenberg Bay.
The inferno marked an unprecedented chapter in the nation's history, destroying homes and habitats while decimating the local bee population, Cape town Etc reports.
An estimated 30 million bees perished in the fires wake, leaving behind a landscape stripped of vegetation and nectar sources essential for the survival of the remaining pollinators. However, where many saw despair, a concerted effort emerged from the ashes to save an invaluable part of South Africas ecology-the Cape Honeybee.
Despite the overwhelming losses, some bees, particularly trek swarms, survived the blaze. Yet, these resilient insects faced a new battle they found themselves facing starvation, a consequence of their ravaged environment devoid of forage.
It was at this critical juncture that the Gift of the Givers, renowned for their humanitarian work, stepped in to lend a hand. Their Environmental Bee Conservation team sprang into action, demonstrating an inspiring commitment to beekeeping and ecological restoration.