Urban areas can provide important habitats for pollinators from "summary" of The Forgotten Pollinators by Stephen L. Buchmann,Gary Paul Nabhan
Urban areas, often viewed as concrete jungles devoid of nature, can actually play a crucial role in providing habitats for pollinators. The diverse array of plants found in urban landscapes can serve as important sources of food and shelter for bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. In fact, cities and towns can offer a variety of flowering plants that bloom at different times of the year, providing a continuous supply of nectar and pollen to support pollinator populations. Furthermore, urban areas can provide a refuge for pollinators in the face of habitat loss and fragmentation in rural areas. As agricultural lands are increasingly converted into monoculture crops or urban developments, pol...
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