Diversifying stocking practices within rangelands supports diverse plant-pollinator communities and interactions
Avery Elizabeth Pearson, Laura Russo, John L. Neff, Braeden Duffee, J Rodado Martínez, Aidan McKinnis, Nick Medina, Julian Moore, Ethan W. Phillips, Elinor M. Lichtenberg
This study shows that high-frequency rotational stocking in rangelands increases flower and pollinator abundance, leading to more specialized plant-pollinator interactions and biodiversity.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2026 · PreprintEcology