I have been given the opportunity to establish a bee yard in a 700 acre
nature preserve.  It has been used to shelter endangered species - plant and
animal - and is very well maintained and protected.  They are willing to
provide any type of site preparation I wish.  I have never thought about
this before.  Usually I make due with what is there and sit my hive stands
on the ground.  They are willing to provide a hard surface, gravel, sand...
or ??  With this opportunity, I have been considering what might be most
advantageous..  Any suggestions about the type of surface?  Knowing a bit
about mites and hive beetles, I thought I would ask for a site that would
make their life more difficult.  I wonder if a limestone crush might do
that?  Sand?  A plastic sheet with gravel on top?

It is an interesting opportunity, and I would appreciate thoughts from the
list.

Larry Krengel
Marengo, IL  USA

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