As a science-based organization, the Xerces Society produces dozens of publications annually, all of which employ the best available research to guide effective conservation efforts. Our publications range from guidelines for land managers, to brochures offering overviews of key concepts related to invertebrate conservation, from books about supporting pollinators in farmland, to region-specific plant lists. We hope that whatever you are seeking—whether it's guidance on making a home or community garden pollinator-friendly, advice on developing a local pesticide reduction strategy, or detailed information on restoring habitat—you will find it here!
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Recommendations for Land Managers
By Richard Hatfield, Sarina Jepsen, Mace Vaughan, Scott Black, and Eric Lee-Mäder.
On behalf of the Xerces Society, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Defenders of Wildlife, we write to request an update on the status of our January 12, 2010 Petition for Rulemaking, in which we asked the Secretary and Administrator to regulate the movement of commercial bumble bees in order to help control the spread of parasites and pathogens of bumble bees.
Second Edition
This 18-page, full-color guide helps readers identify wild pollinators, provide them with food and habitat, and avoid pesticides that are toxic to them. By encouraging wild bee abundance and diversity, agricultural growers may be able to buffer rising honey bee rental costs while creating an environment that better supports both wild and commercial bees.
with scientific literature about commercial bumble bees and bee pathogens (August 26, 2014)
Pathogens from managed pollinators are thought to have played a significant role in that decline. Thus, as we explained in our January 2010 petition, regulation of commercial bumble bees is a highly time-sensitive issue... we are writing to provide you with a short synthesis and reference list of some key and recent studies regarding commercial bumble bees and bumble bee pathogens. It is our hope that this science will inform and help activate your efforts to protect native bumble bees.
Management Guidelines for Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Habitat
The guidelines provide an overview of the biology and conservation of western monarchs; step-by-step guidance for developing a site-specific management plan, and overall guidance on topics including tree management, shrub and forb management, and visitor and public access issues. The document also includes a list of monarch-attractive native nectar plants suitable for coastal areas.
Watch monarchs flutter among oyamel fir trees in Santuario Piedra Herrada, Mexico.
How to Create Habitat for Pollinator Insects on Golf Courses
These guidelines are focused on providing habitat for pollinator insects, primarily native bees. Making Room provides information on the natural history and importance of native bees, and offers practical advice on how to provide flower-rich areas and nesting sites on golf courses. This is supported by lists of relevant reading, helpful organizations, and Internet resources.
