English Town Saves $25K and Restores Nature by Planting Wildflowers
A quiet policy shift in Rotherham, England has turned into one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. Back in 2013, the town decided to stop mowing large stretches of roadside grass. The grass used to be mowed 6 times a year, which cost around 80,000 pounds using contractors. The Rotherham Council replaced the grass with wildflowers instead. About 8 miles of roadside...
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