
Join Georgia's Utility-Scale Solar Siting Initiative for our next webinar: Exploring Biodiversity at a Georgia Solar Facility, December 16 at 11am Join Dr. Jason Schmidt from the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to learn about ongoing research examining how solar facilities can support biodiversity. At the Carter family farm in Plains, Georgia, a team of scientists, including Dr. Bodie Pennisi (UGA), Dr. Leynar Naranjo (UF), Dr. Mussie Habtesellassie (UGA), and Dr. Jason Schmidt (UGA), is testing wildflower mixes and alternative forages planted among solar panels to evaluate habitat establishment over multiple growing seasons. Dr. Schmidt will share preliminary findings on insect populations, vegetation, and soil microbial communities, and discuss how this research could help guide land management practices that benefit wildlife and habitat at utility-scale solar facilities. REGISTER at gasolarforwildlife.org or link in bio




