
The Beekeeper from Syria
From my grandfather’s beehives in Syria to building my own beekeeping business in the Netherlands, this is the story behind Holland Bijen and my mission to protect the native European Dark Bee.
Holland Bijen
Majd of Holland Bijen shares stories about the black bee, the craft of beekeeping and everything that happens around the hives.

From my grandfather’s beehives in Syria to building my own beekeeping business in the Netherlands, this is the story behind Holland Bijen and my mission to protect the native European Dark Bee.
Holland Bijen
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The European dark bee has lived in the Dutch landscape for centuries. Research on Texel shows what it takes to preserve this rare population.

Majd Saleh spoke to NOS Nieuwsuur about his work with bees, his journey to the Netherlands and the future he is building in Gouda.

Sustainable beekeepers leave enough honey in the hive for winter. The colony keeps its natural food while the beekeeper can still harvest responsibly.