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89Â Â A P P E N D I X E Checklist and Resources for Developing Pollinator-Friendly Habitat Checklist for developing pollinator-friendly habitat o Determine goals of the habitat program (Chapter 3: Survey Responses) o Build sustainability profile o Improve environmental stewardship practices o Reduce operating and maintenance costs o Community engagement and public relations o Provide educational opportunities for staff o Consider wildlife hazards (Chapter 6: Barriers, Threats, and Liabilities) o Collect data on wildlife strikes and swarms prior to establishing the program o Consider location of plantings and starting with small trial plots o Composition of plantings as attractants to wildlife o Consult with FAA and USDA prior to beginning program o Determine budget and revenue sources for program (Appendix F for funding opportunities) o Consider start-up and operating/maintenance costs o Consider equipment and staffing needs for annual maintenance operations o Identify grants and funding sources o Funding from airport mitigation funds or other sources o Collect technical resources and experts to aid in planning process (See Resources table that follows) o Review existing technical guides o Consult with departments of transportation on lessons learned (See Chapter 2: History for list of DOTs with pollinator-friendly practices and programs) o Identify contractors or nonprofit organizations for partnership opportunities
90 Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Pollinator Programs on Airports o Restricted pesticide use o o Pollinator plantings/seeding Field vs. small garden Seed mixes o Determine the location of habitat and conduct site suitability analysis to consider: o Sun exposure o Topography o Hydrology o Soil characteristics o Existing vegetation and presence of noxious/invasive plants o Neighboring land-use o Choose practices that will improve pollinator habitat Reduced mowing
Resources and technical guides for establishing pollinator habitat Resource/Source Description Website Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group Coalition of partners across multiple industries offering resources for best management practices, case studies, funding opportunities, and other tools. Offers comprehensive collection of Best Management Guides for across the country. http://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/ Xerces Society The Xerces Society's Pollinator Conservation Program offers informative books, pamphlets, and guidebooks for pollinator plants. http://www.Xerces.org Goddard Space Flight Center Interactive map of honeybee forage regions and lists of forage plants. https://honeybeenet.gsfc.nasa.gov/Honeybees/Forage.htm Northeast Pollinator Plants Nursery in Vermont specializing in native pollinator plantings for the Northeast. Website offers many resources on planting guides and books. Ideal for developing small pollinator gardens. https://www.northeastpollinator.com/pages/resources Pollinator Partnership-Guide for State DOT Managers and Staff Technical manual for maintaining roadsides for pollinators including establishment, restoration, management, and maintenance https://www.pollinator.org/roadsides Virginia Pollinator Smart Solar Comprehensive guidebook and tools for developing pollinator-friendly solar landscapes https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/pollinator-smart
Resource/Source Description Website Ohio Department of Transportation- Resources and technical guide Resources and technical guides for developing pollinator habitat along roadsides https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/programs /pollinator-habitat-program/pollinator-habitat-program https://www.davey.com/media/1619374/1_odot_statewide_roadsid e_pollinator_habitat_restoration_guide.pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Technical handbook for roadside best management practices that benefit pollinators https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/env_topics/ecosystems/Pollinat ors_Roadsides/BMPs_pollinators_landscapes.aspx Monarch Vegetation Service (MVS) Mobile ecological restoration company in the Northeast that specializes in native and pollinator-friendly vegetation https://www.monarchveg.com/ Ernst Seeds Seed company that offers resources and guides on establishing pollinator plantings https://www.ernstseed.com/resources/pollinator-habitat/ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Information on the pollinator value of plants used in conservation plantings as well as other publications related to pollinators https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/plant sanimals/pollinate/?cid=stelprdb1044847
