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Bees, Butterflies, By-laws and Weed Wackers

Posted By: Friends of the Earth Canada Comments Off on Bees, Butterflies, By-laws and Weed Wackers

Turn a tragedy into a greener future… August 16, 2022 (London) – Friends of the Earth Canada condemns the wanton destruction of Susan McKee’s pollinator garden by London city workers. However, rather than focus on recriminations and finger pointing, Friends of the Earth is urging London to modernize its antiquated property maintenance By-laws to bring

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Take the Next Step to Protect Pollinators – Call for By-Law Modernization

Posted By: Friends of the Earth Canada Comments Off on Take the Next Step to Protect Pollinators – Call for By-Law Modernization

By Beatrice Olivastri, CEO, Friends of the Earth It is wonderful to hear about widespread citizens’ efforts to plant pollinator gardens and corridors. In equal measure, it is disturbing to hear about municipal enforcement of antiquated by-laws that allow enforcement officials to cut down naturalized gardens based on complaints. A case in point is the

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