Techno-Ecological Synergies of Solar Energy Produce Outcomes That Mitigate Global Change

This paper proposes techno-ecological synergy (TES), a framework for engineering mutually beneficial relationships between technological and ecological systems, as an approach to augment the sustainability of solar energy across a diverse suite of recipient environments, including land, food, water, and built-up systems.

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Overview of Opportunities for Co-Location of Solar Energy Technologies and Vegetation

This study outlines some of the impacts large-scale solar facilities can have on the local environment, provides examples of installations where impacts have been minimized through co-location with vegetation, characterizes the types of colocation, and gives an overview of the potential benefits from co-location of solar energy projects and vegetation.

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Land Use Requirements of Solar and Wind Power Generation: Understanding a Decade of Academic Research

This report seeks to contribute to public understanding of the land use issues related to solar and wind power in the United States. The report draws upon research published during the 10-year period from 2009 to 2019.

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A Pictorial Guide to Hedgerow Plants for Beneficial Insects

This publication provides a pictorial guide to several of the most beneficial hedgerow plant species used in farmscaping for native pollinators and insect predators and parasites in California.

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Buffer Strips Conservation Practice Standard Overview

This is a one-page overview of contour buffer strips, their application, and their effectiveness. 

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