New Research and BMPs in Natural Areas: A Synthesis of the Pollinator Management Symposium from the 44th Natural Areas Conference, October 2017

Wojcik, Victoria; Smith, Lisa M.; Carromero, William; Adams, Laurie Davies; Davis, Seth; DeBano, Sandra J.; Fallon, Candace E.; Hatfield, Rich; Black, Scott; Kaye, Thomas N.; Jepsen, Sarina; McKnight, Stephanie; Morandin, Lora A.; Pelton, Emma; Rhoades, Paul R.; Rourke, K.; Rowland, Mary M.; Tinkham, Wade T.

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“…Expanding the focus of grassland restoration to ensure that it benefits native bee communities is a top priority (Hanberry et al in review; Wojcik et al ); however, predicting the impacts of restoration on bee communities requires an understanding of the environmental variables that most strongly influence bee communities and how those variables respond to restoration. Plant communities can have strong effects on bees, with floral abundance and richness often positively related to bee abundance and richness (Potts et al ; Hopwood ; Kwaiser & Hendrix ; Tonietto et al ).…”

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Arid grassland bee communities: associated environmental variables and responses to restoration

DiCarlo

DeBano

Burrows

2019

Restoration Ecology

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In recent years restoration project efforts in arid grasslands of the Pacific Northwest have increased; however, little is known about the bee communities in these areas or how restoration affects them. Native bees provide an essential ecosystem service through pollination of crops and native plants and understanding their response to restoration is a high priority. To address this issue, we conducted a three-year study in an arid bunchgrass prairie with three objectives: (1) describe the bee community of this unique grassland type and its temporal variability; (2) investigate environmental variables influencing the community; and (3) examine effects of restoration on the community. We identified 62 bee species and found strong seasonal and inter-annual variation in bee abundance, richness, diversity, and species composition. Unexpectedly, these temporal trends did not correspond with patterns in floral resources; however, several variables were associated with variation in bee abundance, richness, and diversity among sites. Sites with high levels of litter cover had more bees, while sites with taller vegetation or more blooming flowers had greater species richness but lower diversity. We found no detectable effect of restoration on bee abundance, richness, diversity, or composition. Species composition at native sites differed from those in actively and passively restored sites, which did not differ from each other. Restored sites also had fewer flowers and differing floral composition relative to native sites. These results suggest that if grassland restoration is to benefit bees, efforts should focus on both expanding floral resources and enhancing variables that influence nesting habitat.

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Arid grassland bee communities: associated environmental variables and responses to restoration

DiCarlo

DeBano

Burrows

2019

Restoration Ecology

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Native bee habitat restoration: key ecological considerations from recent North American literature

Payne,

Mazer,

Seltmann

2024

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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Habitat loss is a primary driver of global biodiversity decline, negatively impacting many species, including native bees. One approach to counteract the consequences of habitat loss is through restoration, which includes the transformation of degraded or damaged habitats to increase biodiversity. In this review, we survey bee habitat restoration literature over the last 14 years to provide insights into how best to promote bee diversity and abundance through the restoration of natural landscapes in North America. We highlight relevant questions and concepts to consider throughout the various stages of habitat restoration projects, categorizing them into pre-, during-, and post-restoration stages. We emphasize the importance of planning species- and site-specific strategies to support bees, including providing floral and non-floral resources and increasing nest site availability. Lastly, we underscore the significance of conducting evaluations and long-term monitoring following restoration efforts. By identifying effective restoration methods, success indicators, and areas for future research, our review presents a comprehensive framework that can guide land managers during this urgent time for bee habitat restoration.

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New Research and BMPs in Natural Areas: A Synthesis of the Pollinator Management Symposium from the 44th Natural Areas Conference, October 2017

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Arid grassland bee communities: associated environmental variables and responses to restoration

Arid grassland bee communities: associated environmental variables and responses to restoration

Native bee habitat restoration: key ecological considerations from recent North American literature

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