[Pollinator] Ohio Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course

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POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PLANNING SHORT COURSE   

Newark, Ohio    

August 16, 2011

9:30 am to 4:00 pm EDT 

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the North Central
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service invite you to attend the Pollinator
Conservation Planning Short Course in Ohio. This full day training will
provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend
of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to
protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.   

Location:

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Newark, OH 43056 

Cost: Thanks to support from the
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Agriculture Research and Education program, registration is free for the
first 30 people. Additional seats are available for $30. Lunch is not
provided. Please plan on bringing a sack lunch with you to the course.   

Canceled registrations can be refunded until August 8, 2011.  

Registration:
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Contact: For questions regarding registration, please contact Ashley
Minnerath, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation at
<mailto:shortcourses at xerces.org> shortcourses at xerces.org or (855) 232-6639.

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Course in Newark, Ohio.

This short course is one of many being offered during the 2011 season. The
Xerces Society will be hosting similar trainings in the following states:
Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, and
Washington. Visit our online
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BACKGROUND 

The current Farm Bill makes pollinators and their habitat a conservation
priority for every USDA land manager and conservationist. This training
session provides an overview of pollinator-specific language within the Farm
Bill, and how to translate that language into on-the-ground conservation.  

Pollinators are essential to our environment. The ecological service they
provide is necessary for the reproduction of more than 75 percent of the
world's flowering plants and is fundamental to agriculture and natural
ecosystems. More than two-thirds of the world's crop species are dependent
on pollination, with an annual estimated value of $18 to $27 billion in the
United States alone. Beyond agriculture, pollinators are keystone species in
most terrestrial ecosystems, since their activities are ultimately
responsible for the seeds and fruits that feed everything from songbirds to
black bears. Conservation of pollinating insects is critically important to
preserving wider biodiversity, as well as agriculture.

In many places, however, this essential service is at risk. In 2006, the
National Academy of Sciences released the report
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which called attention to the decline of pollinators. The report urged
agencies and organizations to increase awareness and protect pollinator
habitat.

The Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course was developed to address
this need. Introductory topics include the principles of pollinator biology,
the economics of insect pollination, basic field identification of bees, and
evaluating pollinator habitat. Advanced modules will cover the development
of pollinator habitat enhancements, selection of plants for pollinator
enhancement sites, and management of agricultural, natural, and urban
landscapes.   

Throughout the short course training modules are illustrated by case studies
of pollinator conservation efforts across the country.

A field tour will take place on the grounds of The Dawes Arboretum. Founded
in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes, The Arboretum now covers nearly 1,800
acres and includes eight miles of hiking trails and more than 15,000 living
plants.

Participants will receive the Xerces Society's Pollinator Conservation
Toolkit that includes Xerces' latest book,
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management guidelines and relevant USDA-NRCS and Extension publications. 

COURSE TRAINING SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES   

*	Identify approaches to increase and enhance pollinator diversity on
the land
*	Knowledge of the current best management practices that minimize
land-use impacts on pollinators
*	Ability to identify bees and distinguish them from other insects
*	Understand the economics of insect-pollinated crops, and the effects
of pollinator decline
*	Knowledge of the current Farm Bill pollinator conservation
provisions in programs such as WHIP, EQIP, CSP, and CRP  
*	Ability to assess pollinator habitat and to identify habitat
deficiencies
*	Ability to make recommendations to farmers and land managers that
conserve pollinators (including subjects such as tillage, pesticide use,
burning, grazing, and cover cropping)
*	Ability to design and implement habitat improvements, such as native
plant restoration and nest site enhancements

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS   

These Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Courses are supported by the
North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and the
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Additional support for this
training is provided by the following: Ceres Foundation, CS Fund, Disney
Worldwide Conservation Fund, Turner Foundation, Whole Systems Foundation,
and Xerces Society members.  

A special thanks to The Dawes Arboretum for helping to make this short
course possible. 

INTENDED AUDIENCE

The content of this course is tailored to the needs of NRCS, SWCD,
Cooperative Extension, and state department of agriculture employees as well
as crop consultants, natural resource specialists, non-governmental
conservation organization staff, and producers of bee-pollinated crops. 

INSTRUCTOR

Jennifer Hopwood, Midwest Pollinator Outreach Coordinator, The Xerces
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