Earth Gauge Tip of the Week — Protecting Pollinators

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The next time you bite into a slice of melon or take a sip of coffee, think about this: Worldwide, about 1000 plants used for food, beverages, spices, fibers and medicines need to be pollinated by animals in order to grow the foods and products we depend on.  About 75 percent of all plants, including those in our yards, gardens and parks,  depend on pollinators. Pollinators – hummingbirds, bats, beetles, bees, ants, wasps, butterflies and other small animals – help plants reproduce by transporting pollen within a flower or between flowers, resulting in healthy fruits and fertile seeds.

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