Bees and Fire: Do They Mix?
- gabrielagarrison
- Nov 12
- 1 min read


We often get questions about the relationship between fire and native bees, especially since prescribed fire is a relatively inexpensive and popular management tool for conservation organizations and land managers. Bees are essential components of most ecosystems, but how do bees cope with fire? Check out this webinar that looks at the evidence and gives a glimpse into recent and ongoing research in North Carolina’s fire-managed forests.
Presented by:
Clyde Sorenson, Professor, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology, NC State University
Elsa Youngsteadt, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Ecology, NC State University
Gabriela Garrison, Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator, NC Wildlife Resources Commission






