Establishment of Wildflower Habitat for Pollinators, Beneficial Insects, and Wildlife
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When:
Sep 8, 2011 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 02:00 (hh:mm)
Pre-registration not required.
Presenter(s):
- Mace Vaughan, Pollinator Program Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and Joint Pollinator Specialist, USDA NRCS West National Technology Support Center, Portland, OR
- Eric Mader, Assistant Pollinator Program Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Portland, OR
Credits:
- Conservation Planner - 2 hour Conservation Planning Credit
- The Wildlife Society - 2 hour TWS Category 1 Credit
Webinar Format:
This webinar provides instruction regarding the creation or restoration of quality pollinator habitat.
Over 30% of our food relies on insect pollination which is overwhelmingly provided by bees. The annual value of crops pollinated by wild, native bees in the U.S. is estimated at $3 billion. Native bees have declined due to habitat loss and the careless use of pesticides among other factors. At the same time, managed colonies of European honey bees have suffered a 50% decline in recent decades and face immediate threats from invasive diseases, pests, and a mysterious ailment called Colony Collapse Disorder. Recent research has shown that wild native bees, which number more than 4,000 species in North America, can contribute substantially to crop pollination on farms where their habitat needs are met. This webinar provides specific information on setting goals, site assessment and preparation, planting and planting equipment, and post-planting management for pollinator habitat restoration. Case studies are described to illustrate habitat restoration procedures.
This webinar is sponsored by the USDA NRCS National Wildlife Team located at the Central National Technology Support Center.
