Pollinator Conservation Conference 2021
On August 10th, AFNHA hosted the 2021 Pollinator Conservation Conference for the Appalachian forest region.
The conference included presentations from experts on pollinator conservation, endangered species policy and habitat restoration in the Appalachian Forest, among others. Our full list of conference speakers, presentation topics, and video recordings of a few of the talks can be found below if you missed it!
Presentation Topics and Speakers List:
“Rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) recovery efforts in the Appalachian region” presented by Mark Hepner, Metamorphic Ecological Research and Consulting, LLC
"Pollinator Habitat Establishment on the Gauley District" presented by Cheryl Tanner, Gauley District Wildlife Technician
"Conservation of Federally Endangered Pollinators in West Virginia - Where Science and Regulatory Process Meet" presented by Alex Silvis, Endangered Species Coordinator for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)
“Mineland Restoration and Opportunities for Pollinator Habitat" presented by Anna Branduzzi, Reforestation Coordinator for WV and PA at Green Forests Work
“Pollinator Conservation Challenges” presented by Lacey Smith, partner biologist with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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