Project Type: Research and Education
                Funds awarded in 2008: $148,837.00                
				            Projected End Date: 12/31/2011            
			
        Region: North Central
		        State: Michigan
		            Project Coordinator:
			                
														
				
								
									Dr.									Rufus Isaacs                                                                            
						Michigan State University
							Co-Coordinators:                
														
				
								
																		Brett Blaauw                                                                            
						Michigan State University
							Description:
				Due to the loss of natural habitats, there has been an observable decrease in beneficial insects over the years. This loss of insects may lead to a decrease in the ecosystem services they provided. By reintegrating wildflowers back into the landscape, man
			Type:
			Video
			Target audiences:
			Farmers/Ranchers; Consumers
			This product is associated with the project "Native Plant Conservation Strips for Sustainable Pollination and Pest Control in Fruit Crops"
		
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