Victorian beekeepers struggle with public land access for vital bee food sources

Victorian apiarists face challenges accessing public land crucial for bee sustenance, impacting an industry already struggling with drought, fires, and varroa mites. Beekeepers report significant delays and rejections for licenses to use public land, which provides 70-80% of their bees' food source outside of crop pollination seasons. While the government states it supports beekeeping on public land, some parks, like Wilsons Promontory, are reportedly phasing out apiaries due to conservation concerns.