Predicted Wild Bee Richness Map
This map shows the predicted number of wild bee species (bee richness) in the eastern and central U.S. In areas with high predicted bee richness, extra care should be taken to protect habitats and resources used by bees, reduce threats like pesticides, and/or engage others in bee conservation activities. Keep in mind that areas predicted to have low bee richness may support species of conservation concern and may have potential for habitat restoration or other measures to support bees.
Predicted Trends in Landscape Conditions for Bees Map
This map shows the predicted changes in landscape conditions for wild bees between 2007-2021. Areas that predict improvements may be on the right track for bee conservation, whereas those predicting that conditions have worsened may require action such as restoration to prevent further deterioration.
Combined Map
This map depicts the combination of (a) predicted bee richness and (b) predicted change in landscape conditions for bees between 2007-2021. By visualizing these two dimensions together, one can get a sense for how conditions may be changing across locations that are relatively more or less important for wild bees. For example, areas predicted to have high richness but worsening conditions require urgent action to conserve bees. Zoom in and click on an area for a summary and conservation recommendations.
