This technical guide serves as a starting point for the establishment and management of pollinator-friendly native seed plantings at ground-mounted solar photovoltaic arrays. Best management practices are continuing to evolve as low-impact solar development projects are. . -invasive species), there are several variables site managers should consider. While the clearance between the lowest edge of a solar panel and the ground is a primary consideration when crafting a mix of native seeds for the site, managers should also look at these steps wh n designing. . Pollinators—such as bees, butterflies, and other insects—are critical to the success of about 35 percent of global food crop production. By: Michele Boyd, Program Manager, Strategic. . This mix has been designed to establish native plantings under solar panels that provide habitat for pollinators and other invertebrates, enhances water management, improves habitat for beneficial soil organisms and provides cooling of solar panels. How will the site be managed post-construction? Are the plant species. .
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