Graduate Student University of Georgia, United States
Working loblolly pine forests rely on herbicides to remove understory plants and promote forest productivity, yet there has been limited research on herbicide effects on wild bees. Our study aimed to evaluate the indirect effects of different herbicide treatments on pollinators to inform sustainable forest management practices and conserve biodiversity.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain the importance of native pollinator conservation in managed forest ecosystems.
Upon completion, participants will be able to list the most common herbicide application methods used in southern working forests.
