Frequently Asked Questions
Why plant them along the roads, why not farms and developments?
It is good to plant pollinator plantings anywhere possible. However, roadways are especially useful for pollinators and Pennsylvania has a lot of roadways. Roadsides can provide habitat and forage for pollinators in areas where there may be little appropriate habitat, and provide “corridors” connecting different regions, thereby supporting pollinator movement, and allowing pollinators to access foraging resources and habitat in larger areas. Pennsylvania has more than 121,000 miles of public roads and is one of the top five states in the nation for road miles. More than 100,000 acres of roadside lands are managed in Pennsylvania. In Dauphin County, 25% of PA Turnpike property is adjacent to farmland. Having pollinator habitat adjacent to agriculture can increase agriculture production and save farmers money in pesticide costs.
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