Warminster, pa june 10, 2015 in support of the president s recentlyreleased national strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, seed giant w. These are exciting times for pollination research, worldwide. On june 20, president obama issued a memorandum directing u. Forest service, and the bureau of land management with oversight by the pollinator partnership. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, from the environment. January 29, 2010 73 presidential memorandum a comprehensive federal strategy on carbon capture and storage. The presidential memorandum on pollinator health dr. Modeling the status, trends, and impacts of wild bee abundance in.
Without pollinators, there would be no tomato salads, no strawberry smoothies, no hersheys kisses, and no margaritas. Across the globe, the acreage of insect pollinated crops has more than doubled in the past 50 years. Pollinator habitat plant materials centers are working to select plants and provide recommendations on plants which will enhance pollinator populations throughout the growing season. For this report we assembled a list of all valid native bee species and their current conservation status as established by state, federal or independent researchers. Pollinatorfriendly best management practices for federal lands bumble bee foraging on goldenrod, solidago sp. Brooklyn printmaker hilary lorenz celebrates an overlooked. Researchers in california have found that when eight or. President barack obama has committed the federal government to an allout effort to save pollinators in a statement issued by the white house on june 20, the president. At the direction of president obama in the 2014 presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, the federal pollinator. As executive director for 21 years, she presided p2s signature initiatives, the north american pollinator protection campaign nappc, national. In june 2014, president obama issued a presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators directing the federal government to use its research, land management, education. Pollinatorfriendly best management practices for federal lands.
Status of wild pollinators longterm population trends for several wild bee species notably bumble bees, and some butterflies, bats and hummingbirds are demonstrably downward. Executive documents presidential papers, proclamations. Department of agriculture usda, the task force is releasing its. Jun 20, 2014 presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. More than 250,000 species of flowering plants have been described, and an equivalent number could await discovery davies et al. Her first book, pollinators of native plants, was published in 2014, and her latest book, bees, published in 2017, has won six book awards including the 2018 american horticultural society book award. In our superpolarized political environment, heres an issue that should unite republicans, democrats, liberals, conservatives, lefties, wingnuts and all manner of thespians barack obama. Warminster, pa june 10, 2015 in support of the presidents recentlyreleased national strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, seed giant w. The book focuses on the interactions between north american native plants and the insects that pollinate them, use them as larval food sources, or as nectar sources. Blue orchard mason bee employbee shannon groffcarrboro, nc. Brooklyn printmaker hilary lorenz celebrates an overlooked pollinator. May 19, 2015 thats why last june, president obama issued a presidential memorandum directing an interagency task force to create a strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. They primarily forage on blueberries vaccinium spp.
Watch below to see how wrightpatterson air fore base, in partnership with. They are crucial to the production of most fruits, nuts, and berries on which people and wildlife depend. However, as the book went on i learned all kinds of interesting stuff about native bees. Jul 17, 2019 more than 75 percent of the earths flowering plants depend on bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators. At about the same time, gene sequence data was used to reevaluate our. Pollinator partnership action plan the white house. We know that wildlife and livestock depend largely upon pollinated plants, but also, our. But many pollinators are in serious decline in the united states and worldwide. Does pollinator protection initiative is based on the presidential memorandum, creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, which established an interagency pollinator health task force to develop a national strategy to promote the health of bees, butterflies, other pollinating insects, and birds. Jun 20, 2014 president obama issued a memorandum on june 20 directing us government agencies to take additional steps to protect and restore domestic populations of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies critical contributors to our nations economy, food system, and environmental health. Department of agriculture usda and the department of interior doi to help combat rapidly dwindling populations of. Pollinator habitat restoration for dod land managers. Yesterday, the obama administration released its long awaited national pollinator health strategy, a requirement of a presidential memorandum released last june, which directed federal agencies to establish a pollinator health task force, develop a strategy to protect pollinators and charged the epa with assessing the effects of pesticides, including.
The complete genome for the honey bee was recently sequenced and reported in nature, as were the genomes of two major honey bee pathogens, ascosphaera apisand paenibacillus larvae. The angiospermsflowering plants that produce seeds often enclosed within an edible fruitare among the planets most successful life forms. Only through such coordinated national efforts can we expeditiously expand. Wpafb responds to president obamas pollinator memorandum. Plants for pollinators in oregon 5 conversely, it is also important to include plants that flower late in the season to ensure that queen bumble bees are strong and numerous going into winter hibernation. The final presidential memorandum, issued during 2014s pollinator week june 1620, includes many of the key recommendations that scott presented, and directs agencies like the usda to further expand support for bee conservation. Presidential papers, proclamations, and executive orders are first published in the federal register, and later appear in title 3 of the code of federal regulations c. This is the first comprehensive book to illustrate the specific relationships between native pollinators and native plants. Supporting the health of honey bees and other pollinators. A plan for pollinators at this federal courthouse in albuquerque, lowering plants create food and habitat for pollinators. In attracting native pollinators, youll find ideas for building nesting structures and creating a welcoming habitat for an array of diverse pollinators that includes not only bees, but butterflies, moths, and more. Sep 04, 2015 wpafb responds to president obamas pollinator memorandum. Selecting plants for pollinators this guide was funded by the national fish and wildlife foundation, the c. Presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. To promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, president obama issued a presidential memorandum last year in june stating that the department of defense shall support habitat restoration projects for pollinators. At the direction of president obama in the 2014 presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees. Pollinators are nearly as important as sunlight, soil and water to the reproductive success of over 75% of the worlds flowering plants. Preventing continued losses of our countrys pollinators requires immediate national attention, as pollinators play a critical role in maintaining diverse ecosystems and in supporting agricultural production. A pollinator is any animal that transfers pollen grains from flower to flower. The mite sucks the blood from adult bees, and when it comes into contact with larvae, the mite sucks the nutrients from the larvae and causes the baby bees to be born without wings or legs. To increase awareness of how herbs can be great for pollinators, each day of the week i will post a short article about a culinary herb in my virginia garden whose flowers are known to attract pollinators.
The publication manual of the apa, directs writers to reference the executive order by number, followed by its place in title 3 of the code of federal regulations, and where it has been reprinted in the united states code. Bumble bees specific pollinators of some vegetables buzz pollination cross infectivity with a number of honey bee viruses monarch butterfly iconic migration from mexico across north america, then. Pollinator partnership north american pollinator protection campaign. Presidential memorandum blue ribbon commission on americas nuclear future. The name is taken from the now extinct xerces blue butterfly glaucopsyche. Status of pollinators offers a host of straightforward and complementary recommendations to help prevent crop failures and the collapse of native plant communities. Pollinatorfriendly best management practices for federal. I was afraid our native bees would cover information i already knew, especially when it started off talking about honey bees. About the author bee and pollinator books by heather holm.
These wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses are an integral part of the conservation practices that landowners, farmers, and ranchers install as part of their conservation plan. Valuable tools for pollinator conservation from passionate people. In 2014, a presidential memorandum called for an assessment of the. Check out hillary sardinass short write up on the presidential memorandum on pollinators. February 3, 2010 74 presidential memorandum regarding india.
Managing for pollinators on public lands bureau of land. In addition to information on identifying and growing native plants in a variety of environments, the book also this is a model to which all gardening books and nature guides. On june 20, 2014, the white house released a presidential memorandumcreating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators pdf, 52 kb. Our native bees is a fascinating book about native american bees. List of presidential memoranda by barack obama wikipedia. Bats, butterflies, beetles, bees, hummingbirds, and lemurs, among many other species, are all pollinators. Creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. Jun 20, 2014 memorandum for heads of executive departments and agencies subject. Why president obamas pollinator strategy wont solve bee. Guidance for presidential memorandum on pollinators. Over 150 food crops in the united states depend on pollinators. Nov 02, 2015 check out hillary sardinass short write up on the presidential memorandum on pollinators. Oct 20, 2017 by cityhive host on february 8, 2016 in catalyst, ecology, member profile, social impact, social innovation, venture profile amanda rowland has been pursuing a remarkable new venture since she was profiled in 2012 and is a past graduate of catalyst.
Executive orders are eventually incorporated into the united states code u. Each of us depends on pollinators in a practical way to provide us with the wide range of foods we eat. To address a requirement in the presidential memorandum, creating a. More than 75 percent of the earths flowering plants depend on bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators. A presidential memorandum issued in june 2014 directing federal agencies to act to pro. Presidential memorandumcreating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and. The moth migration project gathers inkandpaper insects from all.
In addition to president obamas recent memo see below. These wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses are an integral part of the conservation practices that landowners, farmers, and ranchers install as part of their. Selecting plants for pollinators pollinator partnership. Creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators on june 20, 2014, president obama issued a memorandum calling on federal agencies to increase and coordinate their efforts to improve bee health. Presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. Pollinator program colorado department of transportation cdot. Obama puts feds behind efforts to save pollinators. A new york times 2018 holiday gift selection honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of north americas native beesendangered species essential to our ecosystems and food suppliesis just as crucial. Supporting the health of honey bees and other pollinators this october 2014 document is an addendum to the sustainable practices for designed landscapes guidance and includes new information on landscape design and maintenance as part of the national pollinator health strategy. Take action and protect north americas food supply for the future, while at the same time enjoying a happily bustling landscape. Department of agriculture usda and the department of interior doi to help combat rapidly dwindling. Are pollinators experiencing serious decline, and if so, to what degree. Blueberry bees resemble a small bumble bee, are strong fliers, and do very well in cool weather.
Jul 31, 2017 guidance for presidential memorandum on pollinators. May 20, 2015 yesterday, the obama administration released its long awaited national pollinator health strategy, a requirement of a presidential memorandum released last june, which directed federal agencies to establish a pollinator health task force, develop a strategy to protect pollinators and charged the epa with assessing the effects of pesticides. Thats why last june, president obama issued a presidential memorandum directing an interagency task force to create a strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. Yet, the need for pollinators in agricultural landscapes has never been greater. Presidential papers, proclamations, and executive orders. Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the united states and are vital to keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets. Learn more about pollinators, why they are important. Plant materials centers are working to select plants and provide recommendations on plants which will enhance pollinator populations throughout the growing season. You can tell this is a female blueberry bee because shes missing the yellow face patch distinctive of her male counterparts.
Resources bee city usa an initiative of the xerces society. Jun 23, 2016 other pollinators and monarch butterflies a number of native bees and other pollinators are also in decline, for example. Presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote. Yet scientists have noted that these hardworking insects and other animals are in trouble. By cityhive host on february 8, 2016 in catalyst, ecology, member profile, social impact, social innovation, venture profile amanda rowland has been pursuing a remarkable new venture since she was profiled in 2012 and is a past graduate of catalyst. Only through such coordinated national efforts can we expeditiously expand pollinatorhealth initiatives to achieve. Furthermore, for producers of insect pollinated crops, pollinator habitat and floral diversity on the farm can also pay dividends by improving crop quality and yield, while also supporting other. Presidential memorandum creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators memorandum for heads of executive departments and agencies.
Yet, nearly 80% of the worlds crops require pollination, including fruits, vegetables, chocolate, and tequila. Pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, birds, and bats. The xerces society guide, protecting north americas bees and butterflies paperback february 26, 2011 by the xerces society author, dr. Heathers expertise includes the interactions between native bees and native plants, and the natural history and biology of native bees occurring. Private landowners can do a lot to help support these critical pollinators by providing habitat and flowering plants that provide food for pollinators.
Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the united states and. About the southeastern blueberry bee habropoda laboriosa is most active from february through april. You can also read the memorandum here, the white house blog post here and the pollinator partnership press release here. The committee on the status of pollinatorsa group of 15 academics, museumbased systematists, and representatives of nongovernmental organizationsconvened in july 2005 and received a set of specific questions to address. Usda is committed to the collaborative efforts across the executive branch to reduce the impacts of stressors on pollinator health. Overview of the 2014 presidential memorandum on pollinators. Laurie davies adams, president and ceo of the pollinator partnership. Pollinator protection initiative department of energy. Birds, bees, bats, and other pollinators are in significant decline across the country and around the world. Organized by plant communities, the book profiles over 65 perennial native plants of the midwest, great lakes region, northeast and southern canada and the pollinators, beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract.