Pollinator Abundance in urban environments

Led by UCLA - Institute of the Environment and Sustainability · Scientific Research · Natural Resource Management

Pollinator diversity, especially in urban environments, has rapidly declined in recent years. Pollinators — including bees, wasps, butterflies and ants — are crucial components of functioning ecosystems. They are prime examples of ecosystem service providers, benefiting people by pollinating food crops globally and supporting California’s $21 billion agricultural industry. Understanding what variables affect pollinator distribution, abundance and visitation is critical to the health and well-being of everyone on this planet. In collaboration with the Theodore Payne Foundation, our team will assess whether California native plants affect pollinator abundance and diversity.

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Project Information

Lead Institution

UCLA - Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Lead

Peter Kareiva

Type

Scientific Research

Subject Matter

Natural Resource Management