# Wild honey harvesting in Batman, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wild-honey-harvesting-in-batman-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-13T07:20:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In the Batman province of Turkey, local harvesters are engaged in the collection of high-value wild honey through specialized and traditional methods.

In the Gercüş district, the harvest involves extreme physical risks as honeycombs are located within wasp nests on steep cliffs ranging from 50 to 600 meters in height. Harvesters like Yalçın Yıldız utilize professional rope systems and safety stations to descend these cliffs. This medicinal honey is valued at 15,000 TL per kilogram.

In the Sason district, honey hunters focus on extracting natural honey from tree hollows in forested areas. This process involves tracking bee swarms that settle in forest cavities. To protect the ecosystem, hunters use meticulous methods to extract the honey without damaging natural habitats. This product sells for approximately 10,000 TL per kilogram and faces strong domestic and international demand, particularly from Russia and Azerbaijan.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Sason honey hunters harvest natural tree honey for high profits

Honey hunters in Sason, Batman, are earning significant income by harvesting natural honey from tree hollows, with prices reaching 10,000 TL per kilogram and demand from Russia and Azerbaijan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sason-honey-hunters-harvest-natural-tree-honey-for-high-profits

### 2026-08-12: Batman, Turkey: Extreme wild rock honey harvest begins

In Batman, Turkey, mountaineer and teacher Yalçın Yıldız is harvesting wild rock honey from cliffs up to 600 meters high. The medicinal honey sells for 15,000 TL per kilogram.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/batman-turkey-extreme-wild-rock-honey-harvest-begins

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