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Protection strategy for the conservation of the honey ecosystem of the Chone canton Manabí province. RCTU [online]. 2024, vol.11, n.2, pp.79-91. ISSN 1390-7697.  https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v11i2.832.

Melipona bees are essential for pollination, a vital phenomenon for plant reproduction and crop production. The objective of this work is to highlight the importance of melipona bees and the urgent need to conserve their habitats, proposing a strategy for the protection of biodiversity in the Chone canton, Manabí. The research approach is qualitative descriptive of the biodiversity and ecosystems of melipona bees. A documentary review of climatic and geographical data was carried out, and the environmental regulatory legal framework of Ecuador was also analyzed. The interview was applied to beekeepers, farmers and local residents, providing key information to understand existing conservation perceptions and practices. The sampling used was intentional where 30 participants with knowledge about melipona bees were selected. The SWOT matrix was applied for the diagnosis of the honey ecosystem of the Chone canton. The study has identified critical areas for biodiversity in the Chone canton, highlighting the need for specific policies and regulations to conserve melipona bees and their habitats. The proposals include the protection of honey areas, community education about the importance of these bees and constant monitoring of ecosystems.

Palabras clave : Honey ecosystem; habitat; municipal ordinance..