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REVIEW article

Front. Ecol. Evol.
Sec. Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fevo.2024.1358621
This article is part of the Research Topic Opportunities and Challenges for Wild Bee Conservation View all 10 articles

Native Bee Habitat Restoration: Key Ecological Considerations from Recent North American Literature

Provisionally accepted
Helen E. Payne Helen E. Payne 1*Susan Mazer Susan Mazer 1Katja C. Seltmann Katja C. Seltmann 2*
  • 1 University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States
  • 2 Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, Earth Research Institute, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, United States

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    Habitat loss is a primary driver of global biodiversity decline, negatively impacting many species, including native bees. One approach to counteract the consequences of habitat loss is through restoration, which includes the transformation of degraded or damaged habitats to increase biodiversity. In this review, we survey bee habitat restoration literature over the last 14 years to provide insights into how best to promote bee diversity and abundance through the restoration of natural landscapes in North America. We highlight relevant questions and concepts to consider throughout the various stages of habitat restoration projects, categorizing them into pre-, during-, and post-restoration stages. We emphasize the importance of planning species-and site-specific strategies to support bees, including providing floral and non-floral resources and increasing nest site availability. Lastly, we underscore the significance of conducting evaluations and long-term monitoring following restoration efforts. By identifying effective restoration methods, success indicators, and areas for future research, our review presents a comprehensive framework that can guide land managers during this urgent time for bee habitat restoration.

    Keywords: bee habitat restoration, Pollination services, ground-nesting bees, floral resource availability, native bee monitoring

    Received: 20 Dec 2023; Accepted: 17 Jul 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Payne, Mazer and C. Seltmann. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Helen E. Payne, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States
    Katja C. Seltmann, Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, Earth Research Institute, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9615, California, United States

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