When people think of providing for pollinators, they often think of open spaces that can be filled with wildflowers such as lupine. While those types of ecosystems are important, forests, too, have been proven to be important for pollinators. (Photo by Beckie Gaskill/Lakeland Times)
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June 16-22 is Pollinator Week
Pollinators need a variety of land types, including forests
When most people picture pollinators, the image that comes to mind is often a field of wildflowers buzzing with bees. But researchers say the forest, often overlooked in pollinator conversations, plays a vital and under-appreciated role in the lives of native bees.
