What is the practical focus of conservation efforts in the management areas on MCBH concerning the habitat of yellow-faced bees?
Answer
Controlling invasive plant species that displace native flora
Conservation activities directed toward securing habitats for native yellow-faced bees on military lands are highly localized and target direct threats to the ecosystem structure. Since the *Hylaeus* bees are entirely dependent on specific native plant communities for their sustenance (nectar and pollen), the active management strategy employed on these lands involves rigorously controlling invasive plant species. The removal of these aggressive, non-native flora allows the essential native plants—which form the base of the bee's resource pyramid—to persist and thrive, thereby securing the required habitat integrity.
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