Lanzarote has received a number of Black Canarian queen bees from La Palma as part of an initiative designed to improve the genetic quality of local hives and support the conservation of the native bee species.
The queen bees were officially handed over to the Lanzarote Beekeepers’ Association at the island’s Experimental Agricultural Farm. The delivery follows a collaborative effort between public institutions and beekeeping organisations to bring purebred Canarian bees to the island’s beekeepers.
According to the Cabildo, the project answers a long-standing request from the local beekeeping community and is expected to strengthen existing apiaries while encouraging further development of the sector.
Cabildo president, Oswaldo Betancort, said the introduction of the queen bees would help improve the quality of hives across the island. He also highlighted the wider environmental and agricultural importance of beekeeping, particularly the role bees play in pollination and ecosystem health.
Lanzarote currently has 12 active beekeepers managing more than 300 hives, according to council figures.
The aim is to reinforce existing colonies, establish new hives and help preserve the Black Canarian bee, a species regarded as vital for the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops.
Island officials say protecting the breed will contribute to biodiversity conservation, support local ecosystems and strengthen the future of beekeeping in Lanzarote.
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