METRIC · POLLINATION
Forage Resource Index (FRI)
Estimate of available floral resources around an apiary, used to time feeding and colony placement.
PollinationUnit: indexDaily
Formula
Weighted estimate of nectar and pollen availability within forage radius from bloom maps and weight gain.
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant | ≥ 70 | ok |
| Lean | 40-70 | warn |
| Dearth | < 40 | crit |