Practical Conservation

USDA’s Conservation Assessment Effects Project has just released two extensive reviews of the effects of agricultural conservation practices – like those used in CRP and other conservation programs  (public announcement here).  Part A addresses terrestrial habitats and Part B addresses aquatic habitats.  Even better is the dynamic bibliography.

“At the American dinner table, about one bite in three depends on bees. “  A Philadelphia Enquirer article about how native bees may save agriculture.