[Pollinator] Pollinators and roadsides -- paper

[Matthew Shepherd]

In June, Jennifer Hopwood of the Xerces Society spoke at the 2013
International Conference on Ecology & Transportation (ICOET), held in
Scottsdale, Arizona. The proceedings of the conference are available online
from the ICOET website, http://www.icoet.net/ICOET_2013/index.asp. 

 

Jennifer's paper, "Roadsides as Habitat for Pollinators: Management to
Support Bees and Butterflies," is at:

http://www.icoet.net/ICOET_2013/documents/papers/ICOET2013_Paper403C_Hopwood
.pdf

 

Abstract

Pollinators contribute an essential ecosystem service, providing pollination
for 85% of flowering plants worldwide and 35% of global crop production.
Recent declines of pollinators may impact the stability of natural
ecosystems and agricultural productivity. Roadsides managed with pollinators
in mind could have a significant impact on pollinator conservation. Best
management practices include consideration of timing and frequency of
mowing, spot spraying rather than broadcast use of herbicides, and surveys
to identify existing roadside habitat that provides native plant resources
for wildlife. Roadside managers can develop a management strategy that
addresses safety concerns while also benefiting wildlife such as
pollinators.

 

 

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