Patrilines and conserved MEL Number of sampled colonies Geographic location Canton (Ct.) and description of surroundings Altitude Legal framework Protection radius (distance to nearest independent apiary)
P1 17 Krauchtal Ct. Glarus, semi-isolated valley 1400 m Cantonal law: beekeepers can only breed A. m. mellifera 1.8 km
P2 47 Gental Ct. Bern, isolated valley 1300 m Cantonal law: protection of the mating station 3 km
P3 9 Säntis Ct. Appenzell Ausserrhoden, open valley 1100 m Relies on the agreement between beekeepers 2.2 km
P4 33 Schilstal Ct. St-Gallen, semi-isolated valley 1100 m Relies on the agreement between beekeepers 3.5 km
P5 39 Rothbach Ct. Luzern, isolated valley 1300 m Relies on the agreement between beekeepers 4 km
CS_CH 45 Glarus Ct. Glarus, colonies widespread across the valley (from isolated to open) 400 m - 1000 m Cantonal law: beekeepers can only breed A. m. mellifera min. 4 km (distance to Canton limit)
CS_FR 25 Savoie (FR) Colonies widespread across the valley (from isolated to open) 500 m – 1700 m Relies on the agreement between beekeepers No apiary registration