Bees lost in bushfires, suffering in smoke

Carolyn Millet
December 16 2019 - 8:00am
NEW THREATS: Bushfires have meant apiarists are now dealing with road closures, forest and national park closures, and polluted air. Photo: Simon McCarthy
NEW THREATS: Bushfires have meant apiarists are now dealing with road closures, forest and national park closures, and polluted air. Photo: Simon McCarthy

BUSHFIRES and smoke are presenting new and sometimes devastating conditions for beekeepers on top of the worst drought some have known.

Carolyn Millet

Carolyn Millet

Senior journalist

Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.

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