Impacts of Vegetation Fires on Honey Production in Natural Parks

Challenges and Sustainability Strategies

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https://doi.org/10.48075/ijerrs.v8i1.37483

Abstract

This study analyzes how vegetation fires affect honey production in natural areas, focusing on the surroundings of Ilha Grande National Park (PNIG), Paraná, Brazil. A descriptive field research with a quantitative and qualitative approach was conducted through a semi-structured questionnaire applied to 16 beekeepers (about 30% of the active ones on the Paraná River islands). Annual production ranges from 3 to 15 tons per producer (average price BRL 15/kg), with 70% producing between 5 and 8 tons per year. All respondents reported direct impacts of fire: productivity losses between 10% and 40% (reaching 50% in severe years), especially from September to December, with a typical recovery period of 1–2 years, depending on flora regeneration. Reported strategies include relocating apiaries, supporting controlled burning under technical monitoring, and promoting prevention and environmental education actions. The findings align with the literature that connects fire, climate change, and beekeeping sensitivity, indicating the relevance of Integrated Fire Management (IFM), cooperation between producers and environmental agencies, and public policies aimed at productive resilience and conservation.

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14/05/2026

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HANEL, Samoel Nicolau; BRENZAN, Cinara Kottwitz Manzano; PAULA, Germano de; PEZENTI, Tersio Abel. Impacts of Vegetation Fires on Honey Production in Natural Parks: Challenges and Sustainability Strategies. International Journal of Environmental Resilience Research and Science, [S. l.], v. 8, n. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.48075/ijerrs.v8i1.37483. Disponível em: https://saber.unioeste.br/index.php/ijerrs/article/view/37483. Acesso em: 16 jun. 2026.

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