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Pollinator Initiative

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is dedicated to doing more to protect pollinators. It has implemented pilot projects to work toward implementing pollinator habitat along their roadside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do pollinators and their habitat/plantings matter?

May 14, 2024, 14:00 PM
Question : Why do pollinators and their habitat/plantings matter?
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Pollinators aid in the production of much of the food we eat and are required for the pollination/production of about a third of the food we eat. Pollinators are important to human health, global food webs, and protection of biodiversity. Pollinator plantings provide habitat, food, and egg-laying sites for pollinators while also preventing erosion and keeping waterways clean. Pollinators and their habitat are declining rapidly and providing additional habitat for them will help to stall the decline of their populations.

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More Pollinator Resources

Pollinator Overview

Plant pollination by insects is essential to human health, global food webs, and protection of biodiversity.

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Pollinator Initiative

Why does the PA Turnpike have a Pollinator Habitat Initiative?

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How Can I Help?

Property owners can help the pollinators too.

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