The La Mierla fire has created a challenging situation for beekeeping in the Sierra Norte of…

The La Mierla fire has created a challenging situation for beekeeping in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara. While the number of hives destroyed may not be as high as initially feared, Ángel Marco, president of the Provincial Beekeepers Association, warns that the main issue will be the loss of production and the depletion of natural resources essential for bee survival. In an interview with La Tribuna de Guadalajara, Marco describes the fire's aftermath as a "floral desert," forcing beekeepers to artificially feed their hives and provide water to prevent them from weakening before winter. He also considers this year's honey harvest nearly lost and predicts that recovery of the area's productive capacity could take several years.