Role of Native Pollinators in Enhancing Biodiversity, Crop Productivity, and Ecological Resilience
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.69996/fmep.2026033Keywords:
Habitat Loss, Pesticide Exposure, Invasive Species, Climate Change, Pollinator-Friendly FarmingAbstract
Native pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, supporting agricultural production, and sustaining ecological resilience. Insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies contribute significantly to the pollination of wild plants and cultivated crops, thereby ensuring seed production, fruit development, and genetic diversity within ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, native pollinator populations are declining globally due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, invasive species, climate change, and intensive agricultural expansion. This study investigates the role of native pollinators in promoting ecosystem sustainability and enhancing crop productivity while assessing the environmental threats that endanger their survival. The paper focuses on the ecological functions of native pollinators and their contributions to food security, ecosystem balance, and plant reproduction. It also examines how pollinator diversity strengthens ecosystem resilience by supporting stable plant-pollinator networks and improving the adaptability of ecosystems to environmental stress. Furthermore, the research explores conservation strategies such as habitat restoration, pollinator-friendly farming, reduction of chemical pesticide use, and the protection of native flowering vegetation. Through an analysis of ecological studies and agricultural evidence, this paper demonstrates that conserving native pollinators is essential for sustaining biodiversity and ensuring long-term agricultural and environmental health. The study concludes that effective pollinator conservation policies are necessary to maintain ecological integrity and support sustainable development in the face of growing environmental challenges.
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