Half of the hives at Pope Canyon Queens were destroyed in the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires, prompting urgent efforts to breed stronger honey bee queens.
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Half of the hives at Pope Canyon Queens were destroyed in the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires, prompting urgent efforts to breed stronger honey bee queens.
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Pope Canyon Queens, a beekeeping and queen breeding company in Northern California, faces significant challenges after the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires destroyed their farm and half of their hives. The documentary follows their efforts to breed honey bee queens with stronger genetics to support beekeepers nationwide. Dr. Nicholas Teets, an entomologist, discusses the potential effects of climate change on insect populations. Howard Goldstein, Senior Forest Ecologist at the Prospect Park Alliance, emphasizes the role of urban gardens in restoring habitats for insects.
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Why Watch
- Meet the beekeepers of Pope Canyon Queens in Northern California.
- Find out how wildfires impact local beekeeping businesses.
- See how urban gardens help recover insect populations.
Did You Know
- Pope Canyon Queens lost half of their hives in the 2020 fires.
- Dr. Nicholas Teets holds a PhD in Entomology and discusses insect shifts.
- Howard Goldstein is a Senior Forest Ecologist at the Prospect Park Alliance.
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What company is featured in the documentary Desynchronized?
Pope Canyon Queens is a beekeeping and queen breeding company in Northern California featured in the documentary.
What event significantly impacted Pope Canyon Queens in 2020?
The 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires destroyed their farm, shop, and half of their hives.
Who discusses the predicted phenological shifts in the documentary?
Dr. Nicholas Teets, a PhD in Entomology, discusses the predicted phenological shifts that could exacerbate issues related to declining insect populations.
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