New Directions in Reclamation

Hey, folks. To the right, I've posted some new links to beekeeping sites. "Coal Country Beeworks" represents a project to reclaim MTR sites by planting native, bee-friendly tree species, particularly the sourwood tree, which is found only in Appalachia. The project, spearheaded by Apiculture specialist, Tammy Horn, seeks to find innovative ways to address the destruction left in the wake of coal mining--ways that will not only restore the land, but also hopefully benefit the residents of the areas. Horn's interest is in exploring the viability of beekeeping as a cottage industry for the coalfield region of Eastern Kentucky. This is an interesting prospect for us to consider because it represents an intersection of issues related to the environmental degradation caused by mining and the strategic "gardening" and cultivation of native species of trees and plants to support apiculture and address historical economic problems of the region. Check it out!