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Healthy ecosystems
Trees, plants, and flowers all require pollination to reproduce. Pollination is necessary for our major food crops. Outside of agricultural aspects, most plant species found in natural habitats require pollinators while others rely on the wind. The fruits and nuts these plants make are eaten by animals which are then hunted by predators. Plants also provide shelter and nesting habitats for many animal species. To maintain the diversity of our natural ecosystem we need healthy pollinator populations to make sure that the next generation of plants will be produced.
To help to protect and promote pollinators, communities can plant diverse, native plant species that bloom in different seasons that attract pollinators and use pesticides as a last resort. When using pesticides in the lawn use granular formulated insecticides and water the lawn immediately after use. Planting buckwheat and clover is a good way to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as providing bee nesting structures or an isolated part of landscaping for ground dwelling bees.
When landscaping, choosing to plant trees like maples, oaks and cottonwoods can help ensure that pollination continues and new seedlings have a chance to grow.
These efforts can help revive pollinating insect populations, including conservation and promoting a healthy ecosystem.
Species: House fly (Musca domestica), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum)
Location: Racine, Wisconsin.
Healthy ecosystems
Trees, plants, and flowers all require pollination to reproduce. Pollination is necessary for our major food crops. Outside of agricultural aspects, most plant species found in natural habitats require pollinators while others rely on the wind. The fruits and nuts these plants make are eaten by animals which are then hunted by predators. Plants also provide shelter and nesting habitats for many animal species. To maintain the diversity of our natural ecosystem we need healthy pollinator populations to make sure that the next generation of plants will be produced.
To help to protect and promote pollinators, communities can plant diverse, native plant species that bloom in different seasons that attract pollinators and use pesticides as a last resort. When using pesticides in the lawn use granular formulated insecticides and water the lawn immediately after use. Planting buckwheat and clover is a good way to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as providing bee nesting structures or an isolated part of landscaping for ground dwelling bees.
When landscaping, choosing to plant trees like maples, oaks and cottonwoods can help ensure that pollination continues and new seedlings have a chance to grow.
These efforts can help revive pollinating insect populations, including conservation and promoting a healthy ecosystem.
Species: House fly (Musca domestica), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum)
Location: Racine, Wisconsin.