Ecological corridor for pollinators

Ecological corridor for pollinators

Pollinator Corridor— is a continuous network of thriving natural and agroforestry ecosystems that provides food, shelter, and safe migration for pollinators throughout the year.

In the systemDREVO Living MountainsPollinator Corridor connectsmountain meadows, forests, floodplains, swamps, agricultural lands and coastal areasinto a single network that supports natural pollination of plants and the sustainability of ecosystems.

"Without pollinators, the long-term survival of most terrestrial ecosystems is impossible."

Main objectives

Restoring pollinator populations.

Creation of a continuous food supply.

Increasing crop yields.

Increasing biodiversity.

Restoration of wild plants.

Supporting natural forest regeneration.

Increasing the resilience of ecosystems to climate change.

Main tasks

Provide flowering from early spring to late autumn.

Create continuous migration routes.

Preserve natural nesting sites.

Minimize the use of pesticides.

Restore the diversity of native flowering plants.

Integrate natural areas with agriculture.

Main groups of pollinators

Wild bees

The most important group.

Main representatives:

solitary bees;

ground bees;

masons (Osmium);

leaf cutters (Megachile);

carpenters (Xylocopa, in suitable regions).

Honey bee

Used as a supplement to natural pollinators.

In the DREVO ecosystem, priority is given toconservation of wild pollinators, and the apiaries are located so as not to create excessive competition for food resources.

Bumblebees

Of particular importance are:

in the mountains;

in cold climates;

for early spring pollination.

Butterflies

Main groups:

daytime;

night.

Their larvae are also an important part of food chains.

Fly-catcher

They pollinate many plants and at the same time help control aphid populations.

Beetles

Particularly important for ancient forest ecosystems and some flowering plants.

Pollinator Corridor Structure

Mountain meadows

Main plants:

mountain clovers;

bells;

thyme;

thyme;

arnica (in places of natural growth);

local highland flowering species.

Forest edges

Landing:

linden;

maple;

rowan;

bird cherry;

red;

hazel;

hawthorn.

Forest glades

Plots are created with:

mixed herbs;

berry bushes;

medicinal plants.

Coastal zones

Used:

willows;

tavolga;

mint;

loosestrife;

angelica;

fireweed.

Agroforestry strips

Landing:

fruit trees;

walnuts;

chestnuts;

berry bushes;

honey perennials.

Continuous Bloom Calendar

The main principle is -Several local plant species should be blooming at the same time during each seasonto ensure continuous nutrition for pollinators.

Artificial habitats

Bee Hotels

Placed:

for solitary bees;

masons;

leaf cutters.

Used only as a supplement to the conservation of natural habitats.

Deadwood Zones

Remaining:

raindrop;

old trees;

dry branches.

Essential for many species of wild bees and beetles.

Bare Ground Areas

Open areas of soil for ground bees.

Flower Islands

Small flowering islands every 200–500 meters in areas with a lack of natural vegetation.

Integration with DREVO

Monitoring

Living Mountain Observatory tracks:

number of wild bees;

bumblebee activity;

diversity of butterflies;

flowering time;

availability of nectar and pollen;

influence of weather conditions;

spread of diseases and invasive species.

Key performance indicators

Expected results

restoration of wild pollinator populations;

increasing the resilience of forest and agricultural ecosystems;

increasing the yield of fruit and berry crops;

improving natural forest regeneration;

strengthening food chains;

increasing the overall environmental sustainability of the landscape.

The main principle

The Pollinator Corridor is a web of life that connects every flowering plant with every pollinator.

In the systemDREVO Living MountainsThis corridor connects mountain meadows, forest edges, river floodplains, agroforestry sites, and coastal zones into a single, continuous flowering network. This ensures not only the survival of bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and other pollinators, but also the sustainable reproduction of forests, meadows, and agricultural crops for many generations.