LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FIELD: A CONSULTANT’S PERSPECTIVE ON BUMBLE BEE SURVEYS | |||
Christina Torres; SWCA Environmental Consultants; christina.torres@swca.com; | |||
Following the publication of bumble bee survey considerations by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in June 2023, biologists throughout California have adopted methodology for habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys for the detection of nesting and foraging bumble bee species. After the implementation of survey guidelines, data collected during Crotch’s bumble bee presence/absence surveys for the 2024 season offers potentially valuable insight to better inform methodology for upcoming survey seasons. | |||
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