Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

habitat conservation + working landscapes

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Resources library

This online library is a clearinghouse of tools and information related to habitat on rights-of-way and other lands. From seed mix calculators to mowing guidelines and everything in between, you’ll find it here.

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National Strategy to Promote The Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

Conservation Agreements

This Strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to tackling and reducing the impact of multiple stressors on pollinator health, including pests and pathogens, reduced habitat, lack of nutritional resources, and exposure to pesticides.

Cost-Effective Native Seed Mix Design and First-Year Management

Case Studies and Research

The paper is available at Iowa State University Digital Repository. The objective was to compare native plant density, canopy cover, and cost effectiveness with and without establishment mowing for three different seed mixes that differed in grass-to-forb ratio and soil type customization.

Native Browser

Best Management Practices

Native Browser is an online tool developed by Cardno Native Plant Nursery, that allows you to determine which plant species will likely succeed based on your site conditions.

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Examining the Potential for Agricultural Benefits from Pollinator Habitat at Solar Facilities in the United States

Case Studies and Research

This Environment Science & Technology paper focuses on the benefits that can be realized from pollinator habitat at solar facilities across United States.

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MAFWA Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy

Policy and Publications

This document prepared by The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies focuses on reversing the decline and to achieve habitat restoration and enhancement of overwintering eastern monarch population in Mexico.

Enhancing Habitat Connectivity Through Corporate Conservation: The Private Sector Role in Reconnecting Habitat for Ecosystem Health and Resiliency

Case Studies and Research

This white paper prepared by Wildlife Habitat Council features six case studies from corporate landowners engaged in conservation initiatives to reduce habitat fragmentation and enhance ecological connectivity.