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Pollinator-Friendly Solar Farms: Adding Ecological Value to Renewable Energy

Pollinator-Friendly Solar Farms: Adding Ecological Value to Renewable Energy

/ Pollinators, Solar Energy

As solar energy development continues to expand, project owners are increasingly looking for ways to maximize the value of their sites beyond energy production alone. One of the most effective approaches is establishing pollinator-friendly vegetation beneath and around solar arrays. By incorporating native grasses and forbs into vegetation management plans, solar farms can support local […]

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How CRP Helps Protect Endangered and At-Risk Species

How CRP Helps Protect Endangered and At-Risk Species

/ CRP, Pollinators, Wildlife Conservation

The Role of Conservation Land in Preserving Biodiversity and Supporting Threatened Wildlife As habitat loss and fragmentation continue to threaten biodiversity across the United States, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) stands as a critical line of defense for many endangered and at-risk species. By converting marginal agricultural land into ecologically valuable habitat, CRP not only

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How Milkweed and Other Native Plants Provide Crucial Habitat for Monarchs

The Importance of CRP in Supporting Monarch Butterflies

/ CRP, Pollinators, Wildlife Conservation

How Milkweed and Other Native Plants Provide Crucial Habitat for Monarchs The iconic monarch butterfly, with its striking orange and black wings, is more than just a symbol of natural beauty; it’s a vital pollinator and an indicator of ecosystem health. Unfortunately, monarch populations have seen a dramatic decline over the last several decades due to

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National Pollinator Week

It’s National Pollinator Week! Make the Most of Your Pollinators in 2022

/ CRP, Pollinators

This week, June 20 through June 26, is National Pollinator Week! To celebrate, we’ve highlighted how you can not only help save pollinators from decline but also reap the benefits of attracting these vital creatures to your land. The importance of pollinators The value of pollinators to our ecosystem cannot be overstated. Almost 80% of

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Can CRP Save Your Pollinators?

Can the Conservation Reserve Program Save Your Pollinators?

/ CRP, Pollinators

It’s no secret that pollinator species across the US are endangered, but the massive and potentially catastrophic consequences of pollinator extinction may not be as well known. Honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, and other insects pollinate over three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of the world’s food, making these creatures critical

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5 Conservation Benefits of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

/ CRP, Environmental Conservation, Pollinators, Wildlife Conservation

Congress created CRP in 1985 following increased concern over unacceptably high levels of soil erosion as well as other environmental concerns. The 1985 Farm Bill authorized USDA to enroll up to 45 million acres in CRP. By idling environmentally sensitive lands, the Conservation Reserve Program provides substantial conservation benefits by improving water quality, protecting soil,

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Why CRP is Critical to Saving Our Pollinators

/ CRP, Pollinators

Our world’s pollinators are in trouble. Honeybees, which are currently responsible for 80% of our crop pollination, have seen their population decline by 60% over the past 70 years. Many other pollinators aren’t faring any better.   Some species of bumblebees have lost 96% of their population. Monarch butterflies are on the verge of being declared an endangered species. If something doesn’t change,

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Promoting Pollinators Besides Honeybees

/ Environmental Conservation, Pollinators, Wildlife Conservation

Honeybees have long been the dominant pollinator in North America. Today, roughly 80% of crop pollination is performed by honeybees, with some crops relying almost exclusively on this non-native species. Due the massive decline in honeybees caused by colony collapse disorder, many are looking towards other pollinators to pick up the slack.  The question is are other pollinator species as effective as

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