Guidelines
Conserving Bumble Bees
Guidelines for Creating and Managing Habitat for America’s Declining PollinatorsBy Rich Hatfield, Sarina Jepsen, Eric Mader, Scott Hoffman Black, and Matthew Shepherd
Highlights the important role that bumble bees play in plant pollination, details the threats they face, and provides information on how land managers can create, restore, and enhance high quality habitat. Also includes an identification guide to some common and imperiled species and lists of important bumble bee plants. Read more..
Farming for Bees
Guidelines for Providing Native Bee Habitat on FarmsBy Mace Vaughan, Matthew Shepherd, Claire Kremen and Scott Hoffman Black
This booklet outlines ways to protect and enhance habitat for native crop pollinators in the farm landscape. It includes advice on simple changes that can be made in farm management for the benefit of native bees, as well as how to create important habitat features. Read more.
Insects and Roadless Forests
A Scientific Review of Causes, Consequences, and Management AlternativesBy S.H. Black, D. Kulakowski, B.R. Noon, D. DellaSala
A new report suggests that government efforts to stem the infestation of insects in forests across the American West may be ineffective and are unlikely to mitigate future infestation or decrease wildfire risk. Read more.
Logging to Control Insects: The Science and Myths Behind Managing Forest Insect “Pests”
By Scott Hoffman BlackThis is a synthesis of independently reviewed research. It presents a comprehensive analysis of research on the control of bark beetles and defoliators, such as spruce budworm and tussock moths. Read more.
Making More Room
A Companion to Making Room for Native Pollinators: Oregon’s Butterflies, Local Plants, and Extra ResourcesIn an increasingly urbanized nation, golf courses give a welcome break from the hard surfaces of towns and cities. Golf courses are of growing importance in many communities Read more.
Making Room for Native Pollinators
Making Room for Native Pollinators. How to Create Habitat for Pollinator Insects on Golf CoursesOn golf courses across the country wildflowers bloom, birds nest, mammals feed, lizards bask, bats roost, and butterflies sip nectar. Given this diversity of wildlife, Read more
Monarch Habitat Handbook
A California Landowner’s Guide to Managing Monarch Butterfly Overwintering HabitatBy Lincoln Brower, Mia Monroe, and Katrin Snow
Produced as part of the Xerces Society’s Monarch Project, this handbook is a guide for California landowners who wish to practice wise stewardship over their Monarch butterfly overwintering habitat, preserving it for future generations to enjoy. 16 pages, 6″ x 8-1/2″, full-color photographs. Read more.
Pollinator-Friendly Parks
How to Enhance Parks, Gardens, and other Greenspaces for Native Pollinator InsectsBy Matthew Shepherd, Mace Vaughan, and Scott Hoffman Black
In an increasingly urbanized nation, parks and greenspaces make a significant contribution to the vitality of local communities, including by offering a healthy environment. Read more.
Pollinators and Roadsides
Managing Roadsides for Bees and ButterfliesBy Jennifer Hopwood
These guidelines provide a concise overview of the conservation potential of roadside habitat and offer practical information on how to maximize the value of these areas for pollinators while meeting basic traffic safety requirements. Read more.
Pollinators Conservation in Minnesota and Wisconsin
A Regional Stakeholders ReportBy The Xerces Society
This report summarizes the findings of an August 2010 meeting of regional stakeholders (farm organizations, universities, nonprofit conservation organizations, and state and federal agencies) held at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. It identifies the primary threats to the region’s pollinators and offer conservation recommendations. Read more.
Pollinators in Natural Areas
A Primer on Habitat ManagementBy Scott Hoffman Black, Nathan Hodges, Mace Vaughan and Matthew Shepherd
This primer provides a summary of how land and wildlife managers can account for the habitat needs of pollinators. This 8-page booklet provides a series of recommendations for land managers on how tools such as fire, grazing, mowing, herbicides, and insecticides can be adjusted to benefit pollinators. Read more.
Using Farm Bill Programs for Pollinator Conservation
By Mace Vaughan and Mark SkinnerThese guidelines provide a concise summary of how Farm Bill conservation programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentive Program or the Conservation Reserve Program, can be used to restore or enhance habitat for pollinators on working farms and private lands. Read more.
Yolo Natural Heritage Program (NCP/NCCP) Pollinator Conservation Strategy
By Scott Hoffman Black, Matthew Shepherd, Mace Vaughan, Caitlin LaBar, and Nathan HodgesThis first-of-its-kind conservation strategy summarizes the threats facing native bees and identifies conservation measures that can be taken within the diverse landscapes of Yolo County in the Central Valley of California. Written by Xerces Society scientists for the Yolo Natural Heritage Program. Read more.
