Honey Bee Hives

In reply to the Hon. M.C. PARNELL (11 September 2019).

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The Minister for Environment and Water has advised that:

The apiary industry in South Australia provides a critical service to the state's agriculture sector worth some $1.8 billion annually.

Having access to native flora is an important component in the management cycle for honey bees and maintaining bee colony health.

Similarly, our national park estate is critical in providing important protection for our native biodiversity and permitting public access to nature.

The government is committed to working to find an appropriate balance between protection and access to ensure benefits for our native biodiversity and the agricultural industry continue.