Shennongjia producing area: latitude 3115 ′ ~ 3175 ′; Located between Qinling Mountain, Wushan Mountain and Daba Mountain, it is on the north-south boundary line of China's geography and climate and the second-and third-step boundary line of topography and landforms; It is the only virgin forest in the mid-latitude region of the world, a place where wild people haunt, a world geological park, with primitive environment and zero pollution; Shennongjia is also the watershed between the Yangtze River and Hanshui River in Hubei Province, and it is also an important water conservation area for the Middle Route Project of South-to-North Water Transfer. 1980, Shennongjia established a nature reserve; 1986 was approved as "National Forest and Wildlife Nature Reserve" by the State Council; 1990 was accepted by UNESCO as a member of the "World Biosphere Reserve" protection network of the Man and Biosphere Program, and was funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to become the "Asia Biodiversity Conservation Demonstration Zone"; In 20 13, it was accepted by UNESCO as a member of the World Geopark Network. The forest coverage rate is as high as 88%. In particular, it is rich in traditional Chinese medicine with many flowers and is called Shennong Mi Yun.

1. Latitude: Shennongjia is located at 3 1 degree north latitude and is one of the top ten wonders in the world. Shennongjia spans east longitude10956' ~1058' and north latitude 315' ~ 3175', with a total area of 3,253 square kilometers.

2. Temperature: The climate in Shennongjia increases with altitude 100 m, and the temperature is about 1℃, with a seasonal difference of 3-4 days. With the increase of altitude, various climate types, such as warm temperate zone, middle temperate zone and cold wave zone, gradually appear, and the temperature in all parts of the country ranges from the lowest minus 20℃ in winter to the highest 37℃ in summer. Shennongjia's three-dimensional microclimate is obvious, and the phenomenon of "rising in the east and falling in the west" often appears. Its climate changes greatly in time and space, and there is a saying that "there are six in the snow, and in October in first frost, there are four seasons in one day". Very suitable for nectar secretion.

3. Altitude: Shennongjia is 398-3160m above sea level. The great altitude difference leads to the formation of a unique three-dimensional honey source in Shennongjia, with long flowering period, long honey flowing time and large temperature difference between day and night, which is beneficial to the synthesis and accumulation of nutrients in plants.

4. Humidity: the annual precipitation in Shennongjia is 900 ~1000 mm. Every time the altitude rises 100 meters, the seasonal difference is 3 ~ 4 days. Due to the alternating influence of hot and humid southeast monsoon and dry and cold continental high all the year round, and the adjustment of heat and precipitation by alpine forests, a pleasant climate without heat in summer and cold in winter has been formed. Located in the mid-latitude north subtropical monsoon region, controlled by atmospheric circulation, the temperature is cool and rainy, and three climatic zones of low mountain, middle mountain and subalpine are formed with altitude. The annual precipitation is also 76 1.4 ~ 2500 mm from low to high, and the relative humidity is 70%-90%. Moderate rainfall is conducive to the secretion of honey by flowers, and honey naturally matures and dehydrates.

5. Long illumination time: from March to 10 in Shennongjia, there are many sunny days, long illumination time, high temperature during the day and low temperature at night, which is very beneficial to the growth, honey secretion and reproduction of various plants.

6. Alpine ecological environment: located in Qinling, Wushan and Daba Mountains, with population density 15 people/km2. The population is mainly concentrated in the valley, and 8% of the area is virgin forest; Shennongjia is a world geological park and a national geological park, with a national forest and wildlife nature reserve and a national wetland park. It is the only virgin forest in the mid-latitude region of the world, with savage infestation, primitive environment and zero pollution; There is no industrial and agricultural pollution, the air is clean for 365 days, the river is clear, and the growth and activity environment of honey plants and bees is very superior. It is a refuge for bees in China.

7. Mountainous areas. There are 6 peaks above 3000 meters above sea level in Shennongjia, and more than 20 peaks above 2500 meters above sea level. Shennongjia, the highest peak, is 3106.4m above sea level. Shennongjia has gathered species from East China, North China, Northwest China, Central China, Southwest China and Northeast China. Many species have disappeared in their original places, but they still thrive in Shennongjia. It is a veritable animal and plant sanctuary. There are more than 3,700 species of plants here, 39 of which are listed as national first-class and second-class protected plants. Known as the "Kingdom of Chinese Herbal Medicine", there are 1800 kinds of Chinese herbal medicines. There are living fossil Davidia involucrata, precious Chinese herbal medicine Dendrobium nobile, seven leaves and one flower, a bowl of water by the river, a pearl on the top of the head, a pen by Wen Wang, Gastrodia elata, Polygonum Multiflori Radix, Ginseng, Schisandra chinensis and so on. At high altitude, a rare annual Chinese herbal medicine, called Shennong Mi Yun, is produced.

Tianshui is bordered by Weishui in the north and Jialing in the south, spanning the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The warm temperate and subtropical transitional monsoon climate moistens this mysterious and magnificent land and waters. She is a beautiful creature and the favorite daughter of heaven and earth. She inherited the boldness of the father-son river and the gentle beauty of the mother-son river. The superior geographical environment and natural conditions provide her with unique and rich resources and become the best honey source in the world.

1. Latitude. Tianshui is located between 34 05 ′ ~ 35 ′ north latitude10 ′ and104 35 ′ ~106 44 ′ east longitude. It is the center of the geometric map of China, with the Yellow River in the north and the Yangtze River in the south. It belongs to the climate zone of Xiaolongshan forest at the end of Qinling Mountains. Its unique natural conditions make it from spring to summer.

2. temperature. The annual average temperature is 10.72℃, and the frost-free period is about 170 days. It belongs to continental monsoon climate, warm zone, semi-humid climate, no heat in summer, no cold in winter, and four distinct seasons.

3. altitude. Altitude 1 130──2700 meters, the huge altitude difference makes Tianshui form a unique three-dimensional honey source, with long flowering period and long honey flowing time. Altitude also determines its plateau climate, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, which is beneficial to the synthesis and accumulation of nutrients in plants.

4. Humidity. The annual average rainfall is 53 1mm and the relative humidity is 60%-80%. The rainfall cycle and rainfall are regular, with sufficient sunshine and moderate rainfall, which is beneficial to the nectar secretion of flowers.

5. Long illumination time. From April to 10, there are many sunny days, long sunshine and high temperature, which are beneficial to the growth, honey secretion and reproduction of various plants.

6. Plateau. It is located at the junction of Liupan Mountain, Loess Plateau in central Gansu and Qinling Mountains, spanning the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. Tianshui is the watershed of the West Qinling Mountains. The Weihe River system in the north-central part belongs to the Yellow River basin, and the Jialing River system in the south belongs to the Yangtze River basin. Weihe River runs through the whole territory from east to west, with extremely complicated geological structure and rich groundwater resources. Northwest Plateau is a typical traditional agricultural economic environment. Pollution-free factories and mines have fresh air and clear rivers all the year round, and the environment for nectar plants and bees to grow is very superior.

7. Mountainous areas. With the different altitude, honey plants suitable for different temperatures, humidity and light have formed a relatively single flowering and honey soaking time level. From April to June at 5438+00, there are Robinia pseudoacacia, rape, spike flower, astragalus root, scutellaria root, codonopsis pilosula, mountain flower, Schisandra fruit, jujube flower, buckwheat and so on.

The unique climate and geography make Tianshui a world-class honey source base and a natural "big honey bank". The yield of some honey seeds accounts for more than 80% of the same variety of honey in China, and the concentration is higher than that of southern honey. The production period of royal jelly is only about one month in other honey producing areas, but it is as long as half a year in Tianshui. The content of decenoic acid in royal jelly is 1.8%-2.5%, which is higher than that in other honey producing areas. It is the best royal jelly producing area in China.

Finally, it should be pointed out that the great advantages of social culture have also laid the foundation for Tianshui to become a world-class honey source. Jiang Qi, the originator of beekeeping in China, and Tianshui, the origin of beekeeping in China; The only place on the west line of the four major bee-releasing routes in China is Tianshui; The only national apiculture research institute in western China is located in Tianshui, with advanced apiculture technology and significant industry status.