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North American Native Bee Inventories and Monitoring

Programs, Practices and Considerations for Practitioners

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Native bees are essential pollinators, yet their populations face threats from multiple drivers, such as habitat loss and climate change. This report highlights current native bee monitoring practices across Canada, Mexico and the United States, showcasing methods, program considerations and innovative approaches such as community science and cultural insights. It offers actionable recommendations to enhance monitoring programs, improve data sharing and support evidence-based conservation across the continent.

This report is intended for researchers, conservation practitioners, policymakers and community scientists interested in advancing native bee conservation efforts and monitoring initiatives. It provides a valuable resource for understanding the structural characteristics of successful programs, addressing gaps in knowledge and fostering collaboration to build a sustainable foundation for long-term monitoring and decision-making.

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