To support the establishment and health of pollinator populations across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation launched a research project to increase pollinator habitats along the state’s highways.
After conducting a spatial analysis of the soils and topography along the state’s 14,000 miles of roadway, researchers identified suitable plants and developed a list of strategies for maintaining these sensitive areas.
Read the report: Beautifying Tennessee’s Roadways and Enhancing its Ecology by Strategizing Pollinator Habitat Potential, November 2024
Image source: Tennessee Department of Transportation