[Pollinator] Conservation groups forge strategy for protecting bees, butterflies

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Conservation groups forge strategy for protecting bees, butterflies

Groups will network in Portland to plot future campaign

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By Steve Law 

The Portland Tribune, Nov 7, 2011 

Conservationists will begin forging a regional strategy to improve
protections for bees and other species vital to plant pollination, starting
with a gathering of regulators, land managers and advocacy groups in
Portland on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Though pollinators are vital for the production of blueberries, cherries,
apples and other crops, their numbers have been declining due to habitat
loss, pesticides, and, for honey bees, Colony Collapse Disorder.

The meeting, facilitated by the Portland-based Xerces Society for
Invertebrate Conservation, will discuss local opportunities to enhance
habitat for pollinators, such as wildflower plantings along local transit
corridors, education initiatives to increase awareness of pollinators, and
strategies for addressing pesticides and other threats to bee and butterfly
populations. 

"We hope to identify knowledge gaps and better understand the most
significant conservation concerns facing pollinators, and to explore
opportunities for collaboration on conservation initiatives and public
education," said Eric Mader, assistant pollinator conservation program
director at the Xerces Society.

Participants include representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Metro, OSU
Master Gardener program, Portland Parks and the Portland Bureau of
Environmental Services, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, OMSI,
Columbia Land Trust, and private environmental consultants. 

The gathering will be hosted by the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation
District. "This issue bridges the needs of farmers and backyard gardeners
with wildlife habitat, pest management and pesticide use, and even clean
water," said Mary Logalbo, urban conservationist for the soil and water
district. 

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