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Summary
The bill directs West Virginia's Department of Agriculture to develop a Pollinator Protection Program that safeguards pollinator species and supports the state's agricultural and apiary sectors. It requires collaboration with forestry, natural resources, and a stakeholder group that includes beekeepers, farmers, and conservation groups. The program will focus on invasive‑species control, habitat planting, education, and use of grant and nonprofit resources.
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