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From page 153... ... 7-1 Chapter 7 Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7.1 Introduction Habitat loss is a leading factor in the decline of many pollinators (NRC 2007) , and increasing pollinator habitat is an effective conservation strategy (e.g., Tonietto and Larkin 2018) Read the entire page →
From page 154... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-2 7.2 Considering Imperiled Pollinators in Revegetation Enhancing habitat for imperiled pollinators, or for pollinators in general, can be a specific objective for revegetation projects. Even if it is not a specific objective, elements that increase the value of the revegetation project to pollinators can be incorporated into other project objectives. Read the entire page →
From page 155... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-3 Pollinators Food for Larval Stage Food for Adult Shelter, Overwintering General Revegetation Goals vegetated, well‐ drained soil. Tunnel‐ nesting bees Provisions of nectar and pollen within the nest. Nectar. Nest in narrow tunnels in dead standing trees, or excavate nests in hollow stems or pith of twigs. Some construct domed nests of mud, plant resins, saps, or gums on the surface of rocks or trees.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Retain or install woody plants and herbaceous plants with hollow or pithy stems.  Leave snags of non‐hazard trees outside of the recovery zone. Beetles Some species are herbivorous, feeding on plants; many are carnivorous and eat prey such as aphids, slugs, and insect eggs. Pollen, nectar, floral parts; some species are also carnivorous. Overwinter in soil or leaf litter, under rocks, logs, brush, or bark.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Retain overwintering sites when feasible. Butterflies Vegetation of host plants. Nectar; some males obtain nutrients, minerals, and salt from rotting fruit, tree sap, animal dung and urine, carrion, clay deposits, and mud puddles. Protected site such as a tree, bush, tall grass, or a pile of leaves, sticks, or rocks.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Include specific host plants.  Maintain vegetation structure. Read the entire page →
From page 156... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-4 Pollinators Food for Larval Stage Food for Adult Shelter, Overwintering General Revegetation Goals Flower‐ visiting moths Vegetation of host plants. Nectar. Protected site such as a tree, bush, tall grass, or a pile of leaves, sticks, or rocks.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Include specific host plants.  Maintain vegetation structure. Flies Some species are carnivorous, consuming prey such as aphids, scales, or mites; others are decomposers in the soil. Nectar; some species also eat pollen. Overwinter in soil or leaf litter.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Retain overwintering sites when feasible. Wasps Provisions of insect prey such as caterpillars, aphids, grasshoppers, planthoppers, true bugs, and more. Nectar. Many nest in the ground; others nest in tunnel nests in wood or cavities in mud or resin.  Increase density and diversity of native flowering plants.  Retain areas with partially vegetated well‐drained soil.  Retain or install woody plants and herbaceous plants with hollow or pithy stems. Roadsides can provide pollinators with their key habitat needs -- food for larvae and adults, and shelter and overwintering habitat. In particular, native plants are important for pollinators. Read the entire page →
From page 157... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-5 abundance (Burghardt et al. Read the entire page →
From page 158... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-6 Transportation (DOT) has several designated wildflower routes, for example, that showcase native wildflowers; when bluebonnets (six species of Lupinus that are collectively considered the state flower of Texas) Read the entire page →
From page 159... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-7 rates of wildlife–vehicle collisions (e.g., Rea 2003) Read the entire page →
From page 160... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-8 It can be helpful to emulate the species diversity found on reference sites in nearby natural plant communities. Diverse plantings that resemble natural communities are the most selfsustaining and longest lasting because they better resist weed invasions and pest outbreaks. Read the entire page →
From page 161... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-9 7.3.3 Roadsides and Connectivity Landscape connectivity is increasingly important for the populations of many species, including pollinators (Haddad 1999; Haddad and Baum 1999) Read the entire page →
From page 162... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-10 plant vegetation across a growing season in seed mixes should be the goal in order to prevent grasses from outcompeting wildflowers. Flowering plant cover could be spread out throughout the growing season, with 15 percent cover of species that flower in spring, 15 percent in summer, and 15 percent in autumn. Read the entire page →
From page 163... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-11  Consider additional specific habitat needs, such as nesting or overwintering habitat. Some imperiled species have very specific habitat needs. Read the entire page →
From page 164... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-12 provide erosion control as they grow through the summer months and into the fall. Legumes can fix nitrogen and improve soil health. Read the entire page →
From page 165... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-13  Where available and economical, native plants and seed should be procured from local ecotype providers. Local ecotype plant materials are adapted to the local climatic conditions, will generally establish well, and will have bloom times in sync with the presence of monarchs and other pollinators. Read the entire page →
From page 166... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-14 Table 7-3. Native Plants with value to pollinators for use on roadsides in Hawaii. Read the entire page →
From page 167... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-15 Scientific Name Common Name Bloom Period Life Cycle Form (Forb, Shrub, Tree, Sedge, Grass) Sun Soil (Dry, Moist, Wet) Read the entire page →
From page 168... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-16 Scientific Name Common Name Bloom Period Life Cycle Form (Forb, Shrub, Tree, Sedge, Grass) Sun Soil (Dry, Moist, Wet) Read the entire page →
From page 169... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-17 Scientific Name Common Name Bloom Period Life Cycle Form (Forb, Shrub, Tree, Sedge, Grass) Sun Soil (Dry, Moist, Wet) Read the entire page →
From page 170... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-18 Scientific Name Common Name Bloom Period Life Cycle Form (Forb, Shrub, Tree, Sedge, Grass) Sun Soil (Dry, Moist, Wet) Read the entire page →
From page 171... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-19 Scientific Name Common Name Bloom Period Life Cycle Form (Forb, Shrub, Tree, Sedge, Grass) Sun Soil (Dry, Moist, Wet) Read the entire page →
From page 172... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-20 To identify additional species appropriate to this region and valuable to pollinators, use the Ecoregional Revegetation Assistant Tool, a map-based online tool to aid practitioners when selecting native plants for restoration and pollinator habitat enhancement. The map can be used to find a state or US Environmental Protection Agency Level III Ecoregion, and the tool will produce a list of plants and plant attributes suitable for that area. Read the entire page →
From page 173... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-21 Plantings for pollinators at rest areas or welcome centers can also be opportunities for experimentation, places where DOTs can trial particular seed mixes or planting methods on a smaller scale before implementing them on a larger area. Wisconsin DOT, for example, is currently restoring prairie at two of its busiest rest areas, removing invasive species and interseeding additional prairie species. There are also opportunities for collaborations and partnerships in these spaces. Georgia DOT is in the process of installing pollinator habitats at some of rest areas and welcome centers, in partnership with the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts. Kansas DOT worked with partners to trial prescribed burning to manage plantings at several of their rest areas. 7.4 Installation Considerations for Revegetation 7.4.1 Sourcing Plant Materials Obtaining locally or regionally sourced native plant materials in sufficient quality and quantities for a project involves advance planning. Coordination with native plant providers early in the planning process is important. Read the entire page →
From page 174... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-22 any amount of weed seed or inert material. Review the certificate before purchase of the seed lot and reject seed lots that contain undesirable species as contaminants that might pose a risk to the planting. Read the entire page →
From page 175... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-23  an integrated vegetation management plan to address weed issues;  the planting of native species to enhance pollinator habitat;  removal of non-native species from species mixes; and  obtaining expert training or assistance on pollinators-friendly practices. Funding was not appropriated by Congress as part of the FY 2022 budget for either the Invasive Plant Elimination Program or the Pollinator-Friendly Practices grant program but will hopefully be included in future budgets. Read the entire page →
From page 176... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-24 https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S227/2016. North Carolina passed an act to prioritize the use of native plants on roadsides in 2019. Read the entire page →
From page 177... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-25 Box 7‐2. Scorecard for prioritizing sites for revegetation to support imperiled pollinators Resources to install high quality, diverse native plant material may be limited. Limited resources can be leveraged by prioritizing some roadside sites for revegetation that involves habitat restoration for imperiled or at‐risk pollinators. Use this tool to help determine a score for a site that can be helpful in site prioritization. Select all the options that apply to the site: ⌧ Presence of focal pollinator species. A listed or imperiled pollinator species is known to be in the vicinity or was previously found at the site. (2pts) ⌧ Landscape connectivity. The site improves connectivity of existing habitat within the landscape. For example, the site is near or connected to a natural area (e.g., state park, national forest, nature preserve) Read the entire page →
From page 178... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-26 Chapter 9 includes a tool to help evaluate sites for their conservation value to pollinators: the Pollinator Habitat Assessment Guide for Roadsides. The tool includes a rapid assessment and a comprehensive assessment of roadside pollinator habitat. Read the entire page →
From page 179... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-27 When installing seeds, select the method of seeding that is most appropriate for the site. See Table 7-5 for an overview of the advantages, disadvantages, and tips on seeding techniques, using the three main seeding methods used in roadside revegetation. Read the entire page →
From page 180... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-28 Seeding Method Where to Use Site Preparation Needed Seeding Techniques Following Seeding  Greater quantities of seed (up to 50% more) are required.  Additional step of pressing seed into soil after seeding to help germination is required. Drill seeding (Using a native seed drill) Read the entire page →
From page 181... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-29 Seeding Method Where to Use Site Preparation Needed Seeding Techniques Following Seeding reduces soil erosion.  The project can be seeded from the shoulder.  Hydroseeding is good for visible sites; hydromulch can hold the seed in place until there is enough moisture for germination and protect it from seed predators.  Hydromulch can be expensive, and the seeding rate is harder to control; well‐trained applicators are needed.  Seed after a rain if possible. up with a second pass of hydromulch mixed with tackifier to hold the seed in place.  Seed the area furthest from the road first. General installation guidelines for optimizing establishment of transplants include the following:  Determine the equipment needed for the installation of transplants. Shovels are often adequate for excavating holes for many transplants, but power augers are a particularly efficient way to create a hole for large container stock. Read the entire page →
From page 182... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-30 weeds during planting. The use of sphagnum peat moss should be avoided because of the impact on wetlands and the associated release of greenhouse gases. Read the entire page →
From page 183... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-31  use of selective herbicides (e.g., grass-selective herbicides for grass weeds) , and  strategic mowing (e.g., using a carefully timed high mow to target weeds) Read the entire page →
From page 184... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-32 Issues / Concerns Management Options Maintaining wildflower abundance and diversity Periodically hay or mow (at different times of growing season) or use grass‐selective herbicides. (Less commonly, use prescribed fire in the dormant season or graze rotationally, targeting active growth periods of dominant grasses.) Read the entire page →
From page 185... ... Chapter 7. Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7-33 along the shore between Captree State Park and Tobay Beach, New York DOT installed plants to support monarch butterflies in the median of the Ocean Parkway. In wide, open center medians, a layered planting system of native plant materials was developed. Read the entire page →

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... 7-1 Chapter 7 Revegetation and Pollinators: Design and Implementation 7.1 Introduction Habitat loss is a leading factor in the decline of many pollinators (NRC 2007) , and increasing pollinator habitat is an effective conservation strategy (e.g., Tonietto and Larkin 2018)