Dear Readers,

This weekend I cut down a standing dead, 30" diameter silver maple tree,  
After dropping it and cutting it into 20" long pieces, I noticed a large 
honey bee hive within.  It occupied about a 6" diameter by 8' long hollow 
section of the tree.  I removed and saved the wax and honey from the upper 
parts of the hive.  The lower part of the hive is still packed with honey, 
wax, and bees containded within the log.  

Is it possible to save the hive?  I live in the northeast where the bees 
are hibernating.  I understand the importance in sustaining the bee 
population, so any tips would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you
Tom Tamasy   

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