David Lee
David Lee.
David Lee of Kildorrey, Co. Cork, father of five and grandfather to five, lover of dogs and honeybees, is supported by his silent partner in the background, Maureen. David proudly tells us that Maureen under took an up-skills course in computers to be a more effective support to David and the many, many campaigns he is involved in. Her skills have also been put to good use for David’s many beekeeping contacts around the country…..a special thanks to Maureen, the lady of the house, who always has a smile and good natured words for us when she answers the phone in the Lee residence.
A fisherman, David is Chairman of his local fishing club, and he is also a farmer.
A Master Beekeeper, a past president of FIBKA tells me that David has been the “favoured lecturer on mead making within FIBKA for many years”. I also learned from another reliable source that he has won many prizes for Ireland, over the years, for his Mead and honey and other products at the World Honey show in London.
Advocate for bees and beekeepers for many years, David continues to travel tirelessly around the countryside to assist beekeepers in any way he can; teaching, lecturing, assisting the setting of up local associations, you name it, David has done it and continues to do it!
Staunch environmentalist and part of the sustainable network, David is a Director of SWAN, a body pursuing clean water and a reduction in green house emissions. SWAN has 3 full-time staff and assists government agencies providing the public with a voice on environmental issues such as fracking. David tells me that “..SWAN is best described as an advocate for the public.”
A current live issue for David is the EU Water Framework directive which came into force in 2012 and which will impose huge fines on Ireland due to Ireland’s non compliance with the Directive.
David is also part of a company which was formed to improve the quality of the water of the River Funcheon from a scale of 3 to 4 within a three year period. David explains that water quality is measured on a scale of 1 to 5. He further explains to me that LAWCO was formed to implement this throughout the 52 county councils throughout the country. Farmers and fisherman are represented by LAWCO through the goals of clean water and reduction of emissions.
David, advocate for the environment and bees, argues that beekeepers need to achieve these goals too. Clean water and a clean environment will benefit honey bees and all pollinators. He argues that with the contacts of LAWCO in Europe, these contacts can be used to benefit beekeepers in Ireland and throughout Europe, for example by pushing for a total ban on neonicotinoids, whilst also encouraging farmers to reduce their use of pesticides and allowing forage areas for honeybees and pollinators on farmland etc.
David firmly believes that “working together, fishermen, farmers and beekeepers, supported by local groups can work together to build a sustainable environment.” David further states that “local communities know best how to achieve sustainable environments within their locality. Groups such as LAWCO provide a voice to achieve these ends.”
And David, advocate for our environment, and for beekeepers, firmly believes that “beekeepers need to move now to protect honeybees and all pollinators for the good of our planet and mankind”.
We in the IBA CLG are lucky to have a director with such drive and far sight, working alongside us to pursue these common goals. Together, we can and will move mountains!
David Lee of Kildorrey, Co. Cork, father of five and grandfather to five, lover of dogs and honeybees, is supported by his silent partner in the background, Maureen. David proudly tells us that Maureen under took an up-skills course in computers to be a more effective support to David and the many, many campaigns he is involved in. Her skills have also been put to good use for David’s many beekeeping contacts around the country…..a special thanks to Maureen, the lady of the house, who always has a smile and good natured words for us when she answers the phone in the Lee residence.
A fisherman, David is Chairman of his local fishing club, and he is also a farmer.
A Master Beekeeper, a past president of FIBKA tells me that David has been the “favoured lecturer on mead making within FIBKA for many years”. I also learned from another reliable source that he has won many prizes for Ireland, over the years, for his Mead and honey and other products at the World Honey show in London.
Advocate for bees and beekeepers for many years, David continues to travel tirelessly around the countryside to assist beekeepers in any way he can; teaching, lecturing, assisting the setting of up local associations, you name it, David has done it and continues to do it!
Staunch environmentalist and part of the sustainable network, David is a Director of SWAN, a body pursuing clean water and a reduction in green house emissions. SWAN has 3 full-time staff and assists government agencies providing the public with a voice on environmental issues such as fracking. David tells me that “..SWAN is best described as an advocate for the public.”
A current live issue for David is the EU Water Framework directive which came into force in 2012 and which will impose huge fines on Ireland due to Ireland’s non compliance with the Directive.
David is also part of a company which was formed to improve the quality of the water of the River Funcheon from a scale of 3 to 4 within a three year period. David explains that water quality is measured on a scale of 1 to 5. He further explains to me that LAWCO was formed to implement this throughout the 52 county councils throughout the country. Farmers and fisherman are represented by LAWCO through the goals of clean water and reduction of emissions.
David, advocate for the environment and bees, argues that beekeepers need to achieve these goals too. Clean water and a clean environment will benefit honey bees and all pollinators. He argues that with the contacts of LAWCO in Europe, these contacts can be used to benefit beekeepers in Ireland and throughout Europe, for example by pushing for a total ban on neonicotinoids, whilst also encouraging farmers to reduce their use of pesticides and allowing forage areas for honeybees and pollinators on farmland etc.
David firmly believes that “working together, fishermen, farmers and beekeepers, supported by local groups can work together to build a sustainable environment.” David further states that “local communities know best how to achieve sustainable environments within their locality. Groups such as LAWCO provide a voice to achieve these ends.”
And David, advocate for our environment, and for beekeepers, firmly believes that “beekeepers need to move now to protect honeybees and all pollinators for the good of our planet and mankind”.
We in the IBA CLG are lucky to have a director with such drive and far sight, working alongside us to pursue these common goals. Together, we can and will move mountains!
