[Pollinator] for discussion: should honeybees be allowed into conservation/protected areas?

[Liz Day]

About two years ago I read some of the literature on honeybee vs. 
bumblebee competition, and realized that the comprehensive study that 
would be needed to positively prove that this happens, even in just 
one situation, would be very difficult to do.

Nevertheless, I see no good reason for honeybee hives to be placed in 
the same field as the only recent sightings in Indiana of Bombus 
affinis, or other bee species in trouble.  Surely the importance of 
protecting them outweighs the benefit from the honeybees.   IMO, what 
is needed the most quickly
is more caution rather than proof.

Of course, that is a judgement call, not a scientific answer.

cheers,
Liz Day
Indianapolis