• Meta has completed multiple biodiversity projects where its facilities and operations are located, with the aim of protecting pollinator habitats and the other vital ecosystems. (triplepundit.com)
  • Pollinators contribute to the biodiversity in our city and hold intrinsic value as wildlife species with unique natural histories. (toronto.ca)
  • There is also concern about biodiversity loss, particularly the loss of pollinators and the native habitat they rely on, and landscape architects are providing solutions that address the twinned climate and biodiversity crises. (asla.org)
  • For example, we may talk about "farming with nature" or promoting biodiversity in order to take advantage of ecological processes that improve crop and livestock production. (sare.org)
  • This information will explore the various ways in which hummingbird plants enhance landscaping, highlighting their ecological significance, their visual appeal, and their contribution to biodiversity. (tnnursery.net)
  • Additionally, hummingbird plants attract other pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, further enhancing the area's biodiversity. (tnnursery.net)
  • With the Fuzz & Buzz seed mix, we're able to offer a three-part solution that minimizes maintenance for solar operators, provides an opportunity for sheep graziers who need additional pasture, and improves soil health and biodiversity for the benefit of pollinators and wildlife. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • For the purpose of these workshops, the term "restoration" is defined as management actions that intend to enhance and/or support native plant, pollinator, and other wildlife species biodiversity, ecosystem function and service provision, and long-term native landscape sustainability. (pollinator.org)
  • The PREDICTS project-Projecting Responses of Ecological Diversity In Changing Terrestrial Systems (www.predicts.org.uk)-has collated from published studies a large, reasonably representative database of comparable samples of biodiversity from multiple sites that differ in the nature or intensity of human impacts relating to land use. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • I did my PhD with Henrik Smith on the influence of organic farming on farmland biodiversity and a postdoc with Riccardo Bommarco on pollination and biological control in red clover seed production and in the EU project STEP on Status and Trends of European Pollinators. (lu.se)
  • The objective was to evaluate the impact of spatial distribution, indices and ecological relationship of arthropods on S. saponaria leaves to preserve the balance of biodiversity. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Biological Diversity (IPBES) summarized research on how human transformation of the Earth's ecosystems is affecting all the ecosystem functions on which we depend. (lu.se)
  • One is a mouse-size marsupial that eats nothing but nectar, pollen, and small insects-the ecological equivalent of a flightless hummingbird. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Bats provide an important ecological service by eating tons of insects. (cityofirving.org)
  • Exploring and understanding the diversity of moths in the region allows us to appreciate the intricate beauty and ecological importance of these fascinating insects. (tagvault.org)
  • Survival and reproduction of several wild plants and crops is mostly by insects pollinator, their recognition and importance have been increased in this climatic changing scenario, which affects the various aspects of their life cycle. (intechopen.com)
  • This study provides empirical evidence for considering remnants of natural habitats as a source of both native and alien flower-visiting insects that can be potential pollinators for agriculture. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
  • As in other parts of the U.S., many solar sites in the upper Midwest have installed a pollinator-friendly seed mixture designed to provide top-notch habitat for bees, butterflies and other native pollinator insects. (standardsolar.com)
  • The study's objective was to evaluate, for 24 months, the abundance of chewing insects, dipterans, pollinators, and predators on S. saponaria plants fertilized with or without dehydrated sewage sludge in a degraded area. (bvsalud.org)
  • The population increase of insects and spiders on S. saponaria plants fertilized with dehydrated sewage sludge (bigger crowns) has shown to be suitable for recovering degraded areas with a higher number of niches and better food quality, improving the ecological indices of the area. (bvsalud.org)
  • Abundance, diversity, and species richness of natural enemies correlated positively with phytophagous and pollinators insects. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study aimed the evaluation of chewing, pollinating insects, predators, their ecological indices and relationships on A. auriculiformis plants fertilized with dehydrated sewage sludge. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, the use of A. auriculiformis plants, fertilized with dehydrated sewage sludge, is promising in the recovery of degraded areas due to the ecological indices increase of chewing and pollinators insects and spiders in the analyzed area. (bvsalud.org)
  • The increasing of human habitation affects insect pollinators in various ways, i.e. of habitat destruction, results in low availability of food sources, nesting, oviposition, resting, and mating sites. (intechopen.com)
  • Over 3 consecutive years we evaluated flower-visiting insect diversity, visitation frequency and composition in four grapefruit Citrus paradisi Macf. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
  • Increasing edge density in agricultural lands, through preservation and restoration of natural habitats, can foster stocks of diverse and abundant insect pollinators. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
  • This data release includes sampling location identification and timing data as well as plant and insect pollinator taxonomic information in Conservation Reserve Program fields. (usgs.gov)
  • Studies on diversity, Distribution and Relative Abundance of Insect Pollinators on Bergenia ciliata (Haw. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Medicinal plants are highly valuable and most of them depend on insect pollinators for their reproduction. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Therefore, it is important to study the insect pollinators of medicinal plants. (fortunejournals.com)
  • The present study on diversity and distribution reveals a total of 29 insect pollinators collected on two medicinal plants i.e. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Beside diversity and distribution study has also been conducted on the relative abundance studies of insect pollinators on these two medicinal plants. (fortunejournals.com)
  • During this study period it has been observed that dipterans were the most abundant insect pollinators of Bergenia ciliata (Haw. (fortunejournals.com)
  • They are purple in colour and attract large number of insect pollinators. (fortunejournals.com)
  • Our research spans a range of taxa, from African primates to red squirrels, rare British trees to reptiles, epiphytic ferns to insect pollinators, and mangroves to reef fish. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • A non-profit 501(c)3 organization-- the largest in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. (pollinator.org)
  • More than 1,300 species of bats around the world are playing ecological roles that are vital to the health of natural ecosystems and human economies. (cityofirving.org)
  • Moth species diversity is not only captivating but also crucial for maintaining the health of ecosystems. (tagvault.org)
  • Artificial alterations to the nocturnal environment also interfere with the predator-prey dynamics vital for maintaining ecological balance and the overall health of ecosystems. (environmentamerica.org)
  • These habitat-rich, native ecosystems are key to the ecological diversity of the region, and CVG's goal is to help them thrive. (standardsolar.com)
  • takes a look at the whole farm approach to sustainability and illustrates how cover crops, conservation tillage, ecological pest management, grazing, water conservation and other practices can improve the health and resilience of production systems. (sare.org)
  • Understanding the immense variety of moths and their classification allows for a more comprehensive understanding of their ecological functions and conservation needs. (tagvault.org)
  • My laboratory studies community ecology and conservation biology, particularly how environmental factors interact to determine species diversity and community composition, and how the relative importance of those factors varies. (ucr.edu)
  • and conservation biology of vertebrates from a landscape ecological perspective. (ucr.edu)
  • Ernst Conservation Seeds , the largest producer of native grass and wildflower seeds in the eastern United States, has partnered with Ernst Pollinator Service , a leader in pollinator establishment in all types of habitats, and the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) , a non-profit trade organization devoted to promoting the grazing of sheep on solar installations, to develop the new Fuzz & Buzz Seed Mix. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • Thanks to Ernst Conservation Seeds and Ernst Pollinator Service for teaming up with the farmers at ASGA to create our first solar pastures seed mix. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • Collaborating with a diversity of universities, conservation organisations, government agencies and local community groups in the UK and around the world, we work across disciplines to inform conservation practice. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • In 2021, for example, the company installed beehives in its Seattle, Dublin and New York offices and provided roughly 30 acres of pollinator habitat at its data center site in Gallatin, Tennessee. (triplepundit.com)
  • Pollinator Habitat Creation is a Natural Climate Solution! (toronto.ca)
  • And when those sites bring with them habitat for pollinators, it's a winning proposition on many fronts. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • Over the last decade, there has been much concern about the decline in pollinator abundance and diversity caused by different types of anthropogenic disturbances, including deforestation and habitat fragmentation. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
  • It, along with many other pollinators, are endangered by use of pesticides and reduction in habitat. (omiusajpic.org)
  • This workshop includes an overview of native resident and migrating pollinators of the midwest and their habitat needs, highlighting the biology and ecological relationships of the rusty patched bumblebee, monarch, Karner blue, and other Midwestern/Great Lakes region species of concern including grassland birds. (pollinator.org)
  • Native bees - Including the importance and diversity of species, habitat needs, life history overview and status of species of concern highlighting RPBB. (pollinator.org)
  • Native Lepidoptera - Including the importance and diversity of species, habitat needs, life history overview, and status of species of concern. (pollinator.org)
  • The implications from current research on managing monarch and other native pollinator habitat. (pollinator.org)
  • I now have a Landscape Ecology Group (LEG) at Lund university working on landscape ecotoxicology, pollination ecology, habitat restoration and the multiple stress factors that bees and other pollinators encounter in today's landscapes. (lu.se)
  • Understanding the factors affecting resilience of pollinator populations in post-fire landscapes. (edu.au)
  • Maintaining the commercial and wild pollinator populations and preventing future shortages of pollination services, therefore, is extremely significant. (intechopen.com)
  • Since many of these species carry out important ecological functions - nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats , for example, are vital for the reproduction of numerous plant species - interference with their normal behavior patterns can lead to declines in certain plant populations. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Hence, lighting along roads and other infrastructure creates barriers to movement and reduces ecological connectivity , isolating different populations of the same species from one another and impeding organisms (and their genes) from traveling across territories. (environmentamerica.org)
  • The main focus of this project is to address this research gap and understand how spatial and temporal variation in the ecological process of pollination drives the phenotypic divergence and fitness of plant populations. (lu.se)
  • The student will quantify variation across multiple pollinator assemblages and test whether visitation by distinct pollinator functional groups can drive the phenotypic divergence of plant populations. (lu.se)
  • We focus on Viscaria vulgaris, a perennial herb distributed across northern and central Europe that interacts with a wide diversity of diurnal and nocturnal pollinators. (lu.se)
  • Further, in Australia there are many cases of relatively specialised pollination systems, meaning that numerous plants are vulnerable to the loss of pollinators following the extensive modification that the Australian landscape has experienced. (edu.au)
  • It presents a thorough review of hundreds of earlier descriptions of interactions between weevils and plants, aiming to understand better their role as pollinators. (earth.com)
  • But in reality, many weevil species provide invaluable services to plants, most notably in their role as pollinators. (earth.com)
  • To protect bees and their vital role as pollinators, it is crucial that we take action. (openmagnews.com)
  • 2023. "The effects of the decline of a keystone plant species on a dune community plant-pollinator network. (chicagobotanic.org)
  • Toronto is home to a wide range of pollinators, including 364 species of bees and 112 species of butterflies. (toronto.ca)
  • When we think of pollinators, we often imagine butterflies flitting from flower to flower, bees diligently gathering nectar, or perhaps even bats darting through the night. (earth.com)
  • The relationship between brood-site pollinators and their host plants is so intricate that it even eclipses the renowned connection between Monarch butterflies and milkweed. (earth.com)
  • Bees are the most efficient pollinators - they visit flowers to drink nectar or feed on pollen and the hairs on their bodies transport pollen grains as they move from flower to flower. (toronto.ca)
  • Bees are particularly efficient pollinators due to their unique physical characteristics. (openmagnews.com)
  • Pollinators, especially bees, provide the important ecosystem service of pollination - which allows plants to produce seeds, fruits, and new plants. (toronto.ca)
  • A diverse ecosystem is aesthetically pleasing and provides numerous ecological benefits, including improved soil health, pest control, and increased resilience to environmental changes. (tnnursery.net)
  • They play a crucial role in our ecosystem as pollinators, making them essential for the survival of countless plant species and the overall health of our environment. (openmagnews.com)
  • Without bees and other pollinators, many plants would not be able to reproduce, which would have a cascading effect on the entire ecosystem. (openmagnews.com)
  • they are vital pollinators that play a critical role in our ecosystem. (openmagnews.com)
  • Permaculture, or "permanent agriculture", is an ecological design that mimics patterns observed in the natural ecosystem to create a self-regenerative and edible landscape. (stonehill.edu)
  • This topic is critical for understanding the incredible morphological and taxonomic diversity of both flowering plants and nectar feeding animals. (edu.au)
  • Much less is known about these dynamics in generalized pollination systems, where a single plant species interacts with a broad taxonomic and functional diversity of pollinators. (lu.se)
  • In the world of moths, diversity knows no bounds, with approximately 160,000 species to behold. (tagvault.org)
  • The world of moths boasts an astounding diversity with approximately 160,000 species. (tagvault.org)
  • Moths exhibit a remarkable diversity of species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. (tagvault.org)
  • This classification system provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history and ecological roles of moths. (tagvault.org)
  • Many studies have looked at suites of floral traits that affect pollinator visitation, which have been coined pollination syndromes (Fenster et al. (ku.edu)
  • Which floral traits represent adaptations to pollinators? (edu.au)
  • We are particularly interested in understanding how variation in the composition of local pollinator assemblages can drive the evolution of floral traits involved the pollination process. (lu.se)
  • This project will assess whether the composition of the local pollinator assemblage can predict variation in plant phenotypes, with a focus on floral traits involved in the pollination process. (lu.se)
  • The student will capitalize on a rich ecological data set to assess how variation in floral traits determines variation in plant fitness and test whether this relationship changes across space and time. (lu.se)
  • The student will identify which floral traits are under substantial phenotypic selection and evaluate the extent to which this can be predicted by the composition of the local pollinator assemblage. (lu.se)
  • From deserts to rainforests, nectar-feeding bats are critical pollinators for a wide variety of plants of great economic and ecological value. (cityofirving.org)
  • Unlike Monarchs, which as adults feed on the nectar of various flowers, brood-site pollinators, including many weevils, remain exclusively tied to their singular plant partner for food and egg-laying. (earth.com)
  • The diversity of grass and flowering species in the mix adds the ecological benefit of providing pollen and nectar sources for honeybees, native pollinator species, birds and other wildlife. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • I am particularly interested in how land use change and management of agricultural landscapes affect pollinators and the pollination services they provide to both crops and wild plants. (lu.se)
  • I welcome enquiries about potential Honours, PhD or postdoctoral projects in plant-pollinator interactions, and the ecology of pollinating animals. (edu.au)
  • Increasing our knowledge of morphology, mechanics, and diversity of hummingbird feeding structures will have implications for understanding the ecology and evolution of these remarkable animals. (researchgate.net)
  • For example, the simplification of the agricultural landscape in the last century may have resulted in the disadvantage of specialized pollinators, with negative effects on the pollination of wild plants or crops that need these pollinators. (lu.se)
  • The interactions between flowers and their pollinators have important ecological and evolutionary consequences, with co-evolution often occuring. (ku.edu)
  • We have a broad interest in the ecological and evolutionary consequences of the interactions between plants and pollinators. (edu.au)
  • Pollinators also support other wildlife - for example, butterfly larva (caterpillars) are a critical source of food for birds. (toronto.ca)
  • Both her master's degree in Ecological Design from the Conway School, and professional experience provide the framework for an in-depth course dedicated to ecologically sound landscapes. (mtcubacenter.org)
  • How do we incorporate pollinators into biodiverse ecological restoration? (edu.au)
  • What could be better than a seed mix designed for solar sites that is durable, intended for grazing and biodiverse enough to support a range of pollinator species," said Lexie Hain, executive director of the ASGA. (solarpowerworldonline.com)
  • Benchmarking plant diversity of Palaearctic grasslands and other open habitats. (uib.no)
  • Additionally, raising awareness about the ecological importance of bees and advocating for policies that protect their habitats is essential. (openmagnews.com)
  • Want to understand why some plants attract pollinators better than others? (mainegardens.org)
  • Our flower beds naturally attract these different kinds of pollinators to The Farm, which in turn help pollinate our fruits and vegetables. (stonehill.edu)
  • Studies of plant-pollinator interactions encompass a range of approaches including field experiments, analysis of plant and pollinator communities, studies of animal behaviour, and molecular approaches. (edu.au)
  • Using plant-pollinator networks to identify the ecological interactions needed to support rare plant species. (edu.au)
  • Goutweed is pollinated by a variety of beetles, bees, and small flies, and may alter native plant-pollinator interactions. (maine.gov)
  • Other aspects of the feeding process await further explanation (see Rico-Guevara and Rubega 2017), and patterns of mechanistic variation across hummingbird species (with consequent ecological implications) remain to be described. (researchgate.net)
  • The fit between flowers and hummingbird bills has long been used as an example of impressive co-evolution, and hence hummingbirds' foraging behavior and ecological associations have been the subject of intense study. (researchgate.net)
  • In this article, we summarize recent advances on drinking biomechanics, morphological and ecological patterns, and selective forces involved in the shaping of the hummingbird feeding apparatus, and also address its modifications in a previously unexpected context, namely conspecific and heterospecific fighting. (researchgate.net)
  • universities and others that are making exceptional pollinator protection happen across North America and beyond. (pollinator.org)
  • In addition, I have selected geographic areas of high species diversity of the Brazil nut family for detailed study of its ecological relationships. (nybg.org)
  • Plant species diversity is severely reduced where goutweed grows in natural settings. (maine.gov)
  • However, a group of scientists recently shed light on a lesser-known but highly diverse group of pollinators that often remain hidden in plain sight - weevils, specifically, long-snouted beetles. (earth.com)
  • The researchers believe that by summarizing current knowledge about weevils and pointing out areas that require further attention, they can help both their fellow scientists and the general public appreciate the vital role these beetles play as pollinators, particularly in tropical regions. (earth.com)
  • GrassPlot v. 2.00 - first update on the database of multi-scale plant diversity in Palaearctic grasslands. (uib.no)
  • If we start to lose pollinator diversity we're going to lose plant diversity as well, and that's just going to start a cascade of ecological problems. (summitdaily.com)
  • What is the role of pollinators in the origin and co-existence of diverse plant communities? (edu.au)
  • Pollinator availability restraints the geographical distribution of plant species, i.e. to develop an ecological niche of certain plant species. (intechopen.com)
  • Failure of pollinator- plant interaction mutualism results in lower seed production and sometimes extirpation of plant population has been recorded. (intechopen.com)
  • The declining pollinators' population strengthens existing plant-pollinator interaction or allows new pant pollinator interaction to form. (intechopen.com)
  • Restricting the movement of seed-dispersing nocturnal animals can have consequences for plant diversity and regeneration. (environmentamerica.org)
  • That is, understanding how phenotypic variation determines plant fitness, individually for distinct pollinator functional groups. (lu.se)
  • Linking pollinators to plant phenotypes and fitness. (lu.se)
  • Through work in the greenhouse, the student will also assess whether differences in plant fitness (seed germination rate, plant growth rate) can be predicted by variation in the composition of the local pollinator assemblage. (lu.se)
  • Pollinators are vulnerable to the negative consequences of climate change. (toronto.ca)
  • How do the ecological and genetic consequences of pollination differ between animal species? (edu.au)
  • Understanding the ecological and genetic consequences of the evolution of bird pollination. (edu.au)
  • Ecological and genetic consequences of pollination by the European honey bee compared with native pollinators. (edu.au)
  • and on the goal of behavior change to support agricultural and ecological sustainability. (pollinator.org)
  • Goutweed may alter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and other ecological processes in forests and woodlands. (maine.gov)
  • Research trying to understand why these changes occur and what we can do about them has mainly focused on ecological processes. (lu.se)
  • Furthermore, seed saving has important ecological and social connections by encouraging food sovereignty. (stonehill.edu)
  • Bees are important pollinators that help maintain a sustainable and ecologically balanced agroecosystem. (stonehill.edu)
  • How does pollinator behaviour shape the colour, scent, morphology and rewards offered by flowers? (edu.au)
  • Improving the success of ecological restoration through knowledge on pollination biology. (edu.au)
  • In this three-day course led by landscape architect Lisa Cowan and landscape designer and horticulturist Irene Barber, students will learn to identify and incorporate the components of ecological landscape design. (mainegardens.org)
  • This winter expand your mind and your landscape with our upcoming class, Ecological Landscape Design . (mtcubacenter.org)
  • At the most basic level, the Ecological Landscape Design course teaches the design process," says instructor Jenna Webster. (mtcubacenter.org)
  • Then register below and join us on February 11 at 1 PM for Ecological Landscape Design. (mtcubacenter.org)
  • In the Ecological Landscape Design course, I encourage students to consider their own sources of inspiration, and it's always thrilling to see how that comes through in students' designs. (mtcubacenter.org)
  • This project will test whether the composition and structure of the landscape can predict the composition of the local pollinator assemblage. (lu.se)
  • In our research, we use a combination of landscape ecological experiments, more detailed manipulative experiments and observational surveys, and also different modelling approaches, to understand drivers of pollinator diversity, abundance, population and service change. (lu.se)
  • Monocultures and the simplification of the agricultural landscape in the last century may have resulted in the disadvantage of specialized pollinators. (lu.se)
  • A few of the commercial products that depend on bat pollinators for wild or cultivated varieties include: bananas, peaches, durian, cloves, carob, balsa wood and agave. (cityofirving.org)
  • Web pages on local topics are well constructed, concerning a biological survey of Ironwood Forest National Monument, Eastern Sonora Ecological Studies, Baja California Succulent Diversity, Migratory Pollinators Project, Regional Natural History and Image Galleries, and Invasive Species. (ou.edu)
  • Our brochure explains the pollinator garden and includes quotes from both documents. (omiusajpic.org)
  • Bees also contribute to the diversity of flowering plants by favoring certain species with their foraging behavior. (openmagnews.com)