Join Seth Davis, Associate Professor of Forest Entomology at Colorado State University, for a talk on the effects of sagebrush restoration treatments on pollinators. This is a 1-hour virtual webinar.
When: December 12th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Virtual - a link will be sent to you prior to the event
What: Habitat restoration for endangered sage grouse often involves conversion of pinyon pine/juniper stands to sagebrush-dominant sites, primarily through mechanical removal or mastication treatments. These treatments alter the dominant vegetation present at restoration sites as well as foraging and nesting resources used by native bee communities, which are also a conservation concern. Here, we evaluate how vegetation conversion for sage grouse restoration is likely to impact native bees in arid lands of western Colorado, focusing on interactions with floral species to analyze treatments from the perspective of the ‘pollination network’. See the full article here.
This event is free and open to the public.
About the speaker
Seth is an Associate Professor of Forest Entomology at Colorado State University. Current research in the Forest Health Lab focuses on tree responses to drought and effects on bark beetles, as well as the effects of various land management tactics on the biodiversity and health of wild bee communities.