Download or read book Pollinators and Pollinator Habitat on Federal Lands written by Casey Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators are essential to the United States economy. Honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, butterflies, and other species contribute substantially to our food production systems, the economic vitality of the agricultural sector, and the health of the environment. On June 20, 2014, the President issued a memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies to create a Federal strategy promoting the health of honey bees and other pollinators. The Presidential Memorandum envisioned broad engagement to improve the management of Federal buildings, landscapes, rangelands and forests to increase and improve pollinator habitat nationally. The objective of this book is to consolidate general information about practices and procedures to use when considering pollinator needs in project development and management of Federal lands that are managed for native diversity and multiple uses. This book also provides guidance and recommendations for creating and maintaining quality habitats for pollinators in new construction, building renovations, landscaping improvements, and in facility leasing agreements at Federal facilities and on Federal lands.
Download or read book Pollinator friendly Best Management Practices for Federal Lands written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Status of Pollinators in North America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.
Download or read book Pollinator Ecology Habitat Management and Landscape Restoration on Federal and Private Lands in South East Washington State written by Holly Michele Bowers and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shrub-steppe landscapes in the western U.S. have undergone extensive modification (e.g., ranching, farming, urbanization) and are subjected to many other ecosystem-changing forces (e.g., wild fires; invasive plants, grazing, diseases, climate change) that may influence pollinator ecology. Habitat loss and fragmentation (via fires, roads, and plant invasions) influence foraging success and population dynamics of many species of bees and other pollinators in regions of Palouse Prairie and shrub-steppe. We explored key environmental and land management policies and practices occurring on both public and private lands in south-eastern Washington with the goal of improving restoration strategies for pollinator habitats. We evaluated how the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site is currently implementing new Federal pollinator protection requirements in shrub-steppe landscapes. This policy and management analysis identified significant limitations in pollinator census and insect conservation and produced recommendations to resolve key issues and improve future pollinator conservation efforts. We also evaluated management practices on viticultural landscapes in the region as viticulture is a primary and growing agricultural land uses on private lands. Land conversion to vineyards adversely impacts pollinators by directly reducing native shrub-steppe, increasing habitat fragmentation, and by using pesticides harmful to pollinators. A case study of vineyards, including a comparison with viticultural practices in southern France, produced management recommendations to improve pollinator habitat in vineyards. Developing pollinator habitat in roadsides and infrastructure corridors, especially with milkweed species for Monarch butterflies ( Danaus plexippus) is often recommended to reduce fragmentation of pollinator habitats while also increasing butterfly habitat. We studied use of 40 patches of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) by Monarch butterflies in Palouse Prairie in 2016--17 and modeled ecological factors associated with caterpillar herbivory. These statistical models reveal ecological factors that may assist restoration strategies for milkweed, however, sporadic breeding events and seemingly degraded milkweed habitats in agricultural field borders and road ditches, suggest that Palouse Prairie may not be prime habitat for Monarch butterflies in the western U.S. We demonstrate that machine-learning statistical techniques have great utility to help explore and understand spatial and landscape ecology of pollinators and assist land managers interested in restoration ecology and conservation planning for pollinators.
Download or read book Attracting Native Pollinators written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep your flowers beautiful and your grains and produce plentiful. In Attracting Native Pollinators, you’ll find ideas for building nesting structures and creating a welcoming habitat for an array of diverse pollinators that includes not only bees, but butterflies, moths, and more. Take action and protect North America’s food supply for the future, while at the same time enjoying a happily bustling landscape.
Download or read book Attracting Native Pollinators written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep your flowers beautiful and your grains and produce plentiful. In Attracting Native Pollinators, you’ll find ideas for building nesting structures and creating a welcoming habitat for an array of diverse pollinators that includes not only bees, but butterflies, moths, and more. Take action and protect North America’s food supply for the future, while at the same time enjoying a happily bustling landscape.
Download or read book 100 Plants to Feed the Bees written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The recommendations are simple: pick the right plants for pollinators, protect them from pesticides, and provide abundant blooms throughout the growing season by mixing perennials with herbs and annuals! 100 Plants to Feed the Bees will empower homeowners, landscapers, apartment dwellers — anyone with a scrap of yard or a window box — to protect our pollinators.
Download or read book The Forgotten Pollinators written by Stephen L. Buchmann and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consider this: Without interaction between animals and flowering plants, the seeds and fruits that make up nearly eighty percent of the human diet would not exist. In The Forgotten Pollinators, Stephen L. Buchmann, one of the world's leading authorities on bees and pollination, and Gary Paul Nabhan, award-winning writer and renowned crop ecologist, explore the vital but little-appreciated relationship between plants and the animals they depend on for reproduction -- bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and countless other animals, some widely recognized and other almost unknown. Scenes from around the globe -- examining island flora and fauna on the Galapagos, counting bees in the Panamanian rain forest, witnessing an ancient honey-hunting ritual in Malaysia -- bring to life the hidden relationships between plants and animals, and demonstrate the ways in which human society affects and is affected by those relationships. Buchmann and Nabhan combine vignettes from the field with expository discussions of ecology, botany, and crop science to present a lively and fascinating account of the ecological and cultural context of plant-pollinator relationships. More than any other natural process, plant-pollinator relationships offer vivid examples of the connections between endangered species and threatened habitats. The authors explain how human-induced changes in pollinator populations -- caused by overuse of chemical pesticides, unbridled development, and conversion of natural areas into monocultural cropland-can have a ripple effect on disparate species, ultimately leading to a "cascade of linked extinctions."
Download or read book Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways Volume 15 written by and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transportation agencies can make a difference for imperiled pollinators by managing existing roadside vegetation and designing new revegetation plantings with habitat needs in mind. This can generate public support for agencies and help to mitigate the negative ecological effects of roads. NCHRP Web-Only Document 362: Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways, Volume 15: Southern Plains, from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, is a 16-volume series. Each volume focuses on a specific region of the United States and is intended to provide relevant guidance to rights-of-way owners and operators for roadside vegetation management practices that support pollinators, as well as strategies that are compliant with the federal Endangered Species Act.
Download or read book Assessing Pollinator Friendliness of Plants and Designing Mixes to Restore Habitat for Bees written by Will Glenny and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The worldwide decline in bee populations is threatening the delivery of pollination services, thus leading to the development of pollinator restoration strategies. In the United States, one way to protect and restore bee populations is to use seed mixes composed of pollinator-friendly native plants to revegetate federal lands following disturbance. However, we lack information about which native plant species and mixes are best for bees. We assessed the attractiveness and use by bees of 24 native plant species that are standard for revegetation projects (focal plants) on national forest lands in western Montana. Focal plants that had the highest visitation rate, attracted the most bee species, supported specialist bee species, and bloomed for extended periods across the landscape were considered “pollinator-friendly.” Our results suggest that Salix bebbiana, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Lupinus sericeus, Rosa woodsii, Symphoricarpos albus, Erigeron speciosus, Symphyotrichum foliaceum, and Gaillardia aristata could create a seed mix that is effective for pollinator restoration on public lands. Pollinator-friendliness score cards are provided to allow land managers to select plant species to include in restoration mixes that benefit pollinators. Identifying mixes of pollinator-friendly native plant species that are available for restoration will allow land managers to both revegetate disturbed habitats and restore bee communities on federal lands. The methods developed in this project can be used to design seed mixes for pollinator restoration on other public lands.
Download or read book Pollinator Conservation Handbook written by Matthew Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Pollinator Conservation Handbook is an indispensable resource for gardeners, farmers, and managers of parks, recreational areas, and wild lands. It will guide you through the steps for creating and improving habitat for insect pollinators, including selecting and planting forage flowers, providing nesting and egg-laying sites, and caring for your pollinator habitat over time. The Handbook also contains an extensive resources section and ideas for educational activities." --Amazon.
Download or read book Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways Volume 13 written by and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transportation agencies can make a difference for imperiled pollinators by managing existing roadside vegetation and designing new revegetation plantings with habitat needs in mind. This can generate public support for agencies and help to mitigate the negative ecological effects of roads. NCHRP Web-Only Document 362: Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways, Volume 13: Rocky Mountains, from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, is a 16-volume series. Each volume focuses on a specific region of the United States and is intended to provide relevant guidance to rights-of-way owners and operators for roadside vegetation management practices that support pollinators, as well as strategies that are compliant with the federal Endangered Species Act.
Download or read book Status of Pollinators in North America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-04-13 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.
Download or read book Conservation Pamphlets written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pollinator Partnership Action Plan Ppap written by Executive Office Executive Office of the President and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On behalf of the Pollinator Health Task Force, we are pleased to transmit the Pollinator Partnership Action Plan (PPAP). The PPAP responds to the President's emphasis on public-private partnerships in his June 2014 Memorandum "Creating a Federal Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators." This special focus on partnerships was reiterated in the Federal Pollinator Strategy commitment to prepare a Partnership Action Plan to amplify the many Federal actions advanced under the Presidential Memorandum through complementary state and private-sector actions. Only through such coordinated national efforts can we expeditiously expand pollinator-health initiatives to achieve the scale necessary to make meaningful and long-term improvements. In particular, Federal agencies are working with the private sector toward ways to institutionalize these changes into business models and public understanding. This reflects the growing understanding of the ecological services provided to humanity by pollinators, and the importance of all lands-even those on the margins-to providing habitat and forage for these creatures.
Download or read book Pollinator Habitat Along Highway Right of Way written by Kathleen Marie Trauth and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pollinators are important components of our ecosystems, as well as being important contributors to agricultural production. Highway right of way (ROW) is one potential habitat for pollinators. The objectives of this study were to assess existing practices of other agencies for promoting pollinator habitat within the ROW and to identify potential locations for pollinator habitat in Missouri. The study methodology included a review of academic and practitioner literature, survey of state departments of transportation (DOTs), DOT interviews, and geographic information system (GIS) analysis. The literature review found that various practitioner resources are available regarding site assessment, best management practices (BMPs), planting guidance, and other topics related to promoting pollinator habitat within the ROW. The literature addresses the suitability of a particular site for pollinator habitat based on various factors such as cover and health of existing vegetation, mowing frequency, soil texture and pH, land use, site size, sunlight, water availability, and accessibility. Survey results indicated that the most frequently utilized methods for promoting pollinator habitat in the highway ROW are planting native species that benefit pollinators, limiting the frequency of mowing, and vegetation management practices. DOTs perceive the designation of right of way on DOT facilities and reclassification of existing habitat as the most effective methods for promoting pollinator habitat. GIS was used to analyze multiple data layers (including ROWs, public lands and bodies of water, and land use/land cover) to quantify potential available land for pollinator habitat development and connectivity with other natural landscapes. A 500’ buffer around the ROW parcels was used to identify potential intersections with parks, natural areas and bodies of water. GIS files transmitted with this report will allow MoDOT to examine the locations of upcoming projects to identify those warranting further consideration as pollinator habitat"--Documentation page.
Download or read book Promoting Bee Communities Through Habitat Enhancements on Public and Private Lands in Nebraska written by Kayla A. Mollet and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild and managed bees are the most effective pollinators, accounting for about 80% of the pollination of flowering plants and 75% of fruits, nuts, and vegetables in the United States (USDA, 2019; USFWS, 2019). An estimated 4,000 species of bees reside in North America, the majority of which are wild and unmanaged. Wild bee communities are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems, as they sustain native flora that provides soil stability and habitat for other wildlife. In a changing landscape, floral enhancements on privately and publicly-owned lands may have great impact for improving habitat for pollinators across the United States. Planting diverse flowering vegetation on otherwise low-yielding farmland provides refuge for wildlife and can help connect fragmented habitats when combined with other conservation efforts. Further, planting pollinator-friendly native wildflowers on roadsides provides nutrient-rich forage and nesting resources for bees and is aesthetically pleasing to humans. This thesis focuses on the impact of habitat enhancements on private agricultural margins and public roadsides on wild bee communities by reviewing the current literature on bee decline and pollinator habitats (chapter 1), examining the effect of establishing conservation habitats in private pivot-irrigated crop fields (chapter 2) and public roadsides (chapter 3), and synthesizing best management recommendations and current available conservation programs for landowners and managers (chapter 4). In chapter 2, pivot corners planted to habitat (HC) had significantly higher bee abundance compared to all non-corner locations as well as significantly higher bee richness compared to all non-corner location in mid & late seasons. In chapter 3, conventional roadside seeding methods had lower abundance and richness for forbs & bees compared to wildflower only treatments. Roughly 50% of seeded forbs established during the first two years. Bee richness on the roadside plots was highest in the late season, while forb abundance and richness were highest in the mid-season. This research demonstrates that planting high diversity vegetation on underutilized and low-yielding farmland and roadsides can have positive impacts on wild bee pollinator communities and further provides recommendations on how to better manage these lands to promote and sustain wild bee communities.
