Kangaroo Island is the oldest bee sanctuary in the world and is believed to be home to the last remaining population of pure Ligurian bees. First introduced to South Australia in the early 1880s, these bees have been protected since 1885 under a special Act of Parliament — creating a unique and globally significant sanctuary.

Today, bees around the world face increasing pressure. Climate change, pests and diseases, and the loss of natural habitats are impacting both the health and survival of bee populations. Yet bees remain essential — underpinning pollination, food production, biodiversity, and the health of our ecosystems.

While we are known for our honey, we recognise a deeper responsibility:
to protect this rare genetic lineage, maintain strong and healthy colonies, and preserve the pristine environment they depend on.

This is not something we can do alone.

🐝 About the Bee Fund

The Kangaroo Island Bee Fund is dedicated to raising awareness and protecting both the native bees and the Ligurian bees of Kangaroo Island.

The fund supports:

• Sustainable beekeeping practices

• Conservation of natural habitats

• Research into bee health, populations, and bee products

• Education and awareness of the critical role bees play in our environment

By increasing understanding of the importance of Kangaroo Island’s bees, the fund helps ensure these vital pollinators continue to support food security, biodiversity, and a healthy ecosystem for future generations.

🌱 How You Can Support the Bees

Every purchase and contribution makes a difference.

• $2 from every jar of Eucalyptus Remota honey is contributed to the Kangaroo Island Bee Fund

• Donations can also be made directly via Foundation SA – Kangaroo Island Bee Fund

• The fund operates as a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation, administered in South Australia by Foundation SA

🌏 A Shared Responsibility

Protecting Kangaroo Island’s bees is about more than honey — it’s about safeguarding a rare global legacy.
This includes both the Ligurian bees and the native bee species that are essential to the island’s biodiversity.

Together, we can ensure all of Kangaroo Island’s pollinators — and the ecosystems they support — continue to thrive for generations to come.