Scientists test wildflowers among solar panels on a Plains farm
Dr. Jason Schmidt of UGA shares preliminary findings on insects, vegetation and soil microbes in a December 16 webinar at 11am.
Georgia's Utility-Scale Solar Siting Initiative, shared by Georgia Wildlife Federation, is hosting a webinar, Exploring Biodiversity at a Georgia Solar Facility, on December 16 at 11am.
At the Carter family farm in Plains, Georgia, scientists from UGA and UF are testing wildflower mixes and alternative forages planted among solar panels to evaluate habitat over multiple growing seasons.
Dr. Jason Schmidt will share preliminary findings on insect populations, vegetation and soil microbial communities. Registration is at gasolarforwildlife.org.
From Georgia Wildlife Federation· Instagram · Nov 6
Open the post“Join Georgia's Utility-Scale Solar Siting Initiative for our next webinar: Exploring Biodiversity at a Georgia Solar Facility, December 16 at 11am Join Dr. Jason Schmidt from the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to learn about ongoing research examining how solar facilities can support biodiversity. At the Carter family farm in Plains, Georgia, a team of scientists, including Dr. Bodie Pennisi (UGA), Dr. Leynar Naranjo (UF), Dr. Mussie Habtesellassie (UGA), and Dr. Jason Schmidt (UGA), is testing wildflower mixes and alternative forages planted among solar panels to evaluate habitat establishment over multiple growing seasons. Dr. Schmidt will share preliminary findings on insect populations, vegetation, and soil microbial communities, and discuss how this research could help guide land management practices that benefit wildlife and habitat at utility-scale solar facilities. REGISTER at gasolarforwildlife.org or link in bio”
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