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<br />protection, restoration, and/or establishment of pollinator habitat. Broadly speaking, pollinator habitat <br />generally consists of native plants, shrubs and trees. Native species are generally more drought tolerant and <br />require fewer inputs, such as water (irrigation) and chemicals (fertilizers and herbicides). Thus, by <br />establishing more pollinator friendly habitat, the demand on groundwater for irrigation purposes should <br />decrease. Furthermore, the reduced need for chemical application should lower the potential of groundwater <br />and/or surface water contamination from inappropriate application of these products on the landscape. <br />Protecting, restoring, and/or establishing pollinator habitat also creates habitat for a variety of wildlife. <br />Where feasible, conglomerations of pollinator friendly landscapes can become the basis for wildlife corridors <br />and potentially even a greenway corridor. <br />Mayors for Monarchs <br />The City has taken the Mayors for Monarchs Pledge to affirm its support not only for the iconic monarch <br />butterfly, but also for pollinators in general, whose habitat continues to be fragmented and/or destroyed. <br />Figure 4: Mayors for Monarchs Background <br /> <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 7 of 16 <br /> <br />