Pollination Monitoring Checklist

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Site Selection & Preparation

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Ensuring representative and accessible locations for monitoring pollinator activity.

GPS Coordinates of Monitoring Site

Site Elevation (meters)

Habitat Type (e.g., Field, Orchard, Pasture)

Description of Site Characteristics (e.g., vegetation, surrounding land use)

Number of flowering plants within a 10-meter radius

Aspect (Direction the site faces)

Date Site Was Established (if applicable)

Floral Resource Assessment

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Evaluating the abundance and quality of flowering plants available to pollinators.

Number of flowering plants within 1m radius

Dominant floral species present?

If 'Other' floral species, please specify.

Flower density (flowers per square meter)

Flower color(s) observed

Estimate bloom stage (1-5, 1=bud, 5=fully open)

Floral resource quality assessment (select all that apply)

Date of floral resource assessment

Pollinator Observation & Identification

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Recording the presence, abundance, and diversity of pollinator species.

Observed Pollinator Types (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' pollinator type was observed, please specify:

Estimated Number of Honey Bees (if present)

Estimated Number of Bumble Bees (if present)

Estimated Number of Butterflies (if present)

Estimated Number of Other Pollinators (if present)

Dominant Pollinator Species Observed (if clear)

If 'Other' dominant species was observed, please specify:

Date of Observation

Time of Observation

Data Recording & Analysis

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Organizing and interpreting collected data to identify trends and potential issues.

Date of Observation

Time of Observation (Start)

Observation Duration (minutes)

Total Number of Flower Visits Observed

Number of Visits by Bees

Number of Visits by Butterflies

Number of Visits by Other Pollinators (Specify in LONG_TEXT)

Description of Other Pollinators Observed

Dominant Pollinator Species Observed (if easily identifiable)

Notes/Observations (e.g., unusual behavior, disease signs)

Environmental Conditions & Timing

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Noting weather, temperature, and phenological stages to correlate with pollinator activity.

Date of Observation

Time of Observation (Start)

Air Temperature (°C)

Soil Temperature (°C)

Sky Condition

Wind Speed (Beaufort Scale)

Crop Phenological Stage

Equipment Maintenance & Calibration

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Ensuring monitoring equipment is functioning correctly and providing accurate data.

Last Calibration Date

Thermometer Reading (Calibration Check)

Anemometer Speed (Calibration Check)

Insect Net Condition

Notes on Equipment Condition

Camera Functionality (if applicable)

Photo Documentation of Equipment

Reporting & Communication

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Sharing monitoring results with relevant stakeholders to inform management decisions.

Summary of Key Findings

Overall Pollinator Abundance Score (1-10)

Key Challenges/Threats Observed

Overall Pollinator Health Assessment

Date of Report Submission

Recommendations for Improvement

Supporting Photos/Videos

Report Distribution Method

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