Publisher's Comments (cont.)
The Xerces Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of pollinators, offers a comprehensive guide to creating inviting habitats for the bees, butterflies, wasps, flies, moths, and beetles who pollinate over 70 percent of North America's flowering plants. Native bees, particularly, are discussed in-depth with information on establishing nesting sites and foraging areas, conservation on farms and in natural areas, and reducing the impact of land management practices on pollinators. Replete with stunning color photographs on every page, the resource includes sample garden plans, regional plant lists for pollinator gardens, a list of butterfly host plants, a pictorial guide to native bees, and extensive additional resources. This impressive reference should prove invaluable to gardeners, orchardists, farmers, park managers, and others responsible for the maintenance of green spaces. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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