Contents
Executive Summary.................................................................................................. 1 Introduction Building the Urban Ecosystem.............................................................................. 3 Pollinators................................................................................................................. 5
The Role of Pollinators in Maine........................................................................... 8 Opportunities for Habitat in the City................................................................ 10
Pollinator Edge Habitat........................................................................................ 12
Analyses: Where Can Pollinators Exist in the City?..................................... 15 Recommendations Planning the Network........................................................................................... 22 Recommendations Key......................................................................................... 25 Managing Urban Native Plants........................................................................... 39
References................................................................................................................ 43 Map Citations........................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A: Habitat Potential GIS Analysis....................................................... 47 Appendix B: Resources.......................................................................................... 50
Appendix C: Photo Credits..................................................................................... 51