Rangelands – Pollination typically brings to mind an iconic story of the bee visiting the flower in a lovely meadow. And everyone benefits from this ecological cooperation. But a closer look at the process in rangelands reveals a more complex picture of competition, attraction, negotiation, and, of course, the forces of the wind.

An article in the current issue of Rangelands provides an overview of pollination, specifically in rangeland systems. It is one of several articles in the issue exploring this topic. There is a richness to plant–pollinator interactions that is lost with a simple explanation of the process. The authors seek to give a better understanding of what is to be gained and contributed by each of the players in this ecological interaction. Pollinators on rangelands provide benefits not only to plant communities, but also to wildlife, rare plant species, and crop production, while facing a variety of challenges, and should be considered when managing for rangelands.

Pollinators in Rangelands (Special Issue)