Published Date:
01 July 2009
On June 17 I arrived at Soutra Aisle to witness completion of the cutting of grass verges (continuous one metre-wide swathes).
This is contrary to good practice where all environmental agencies (and well-read councils) advise that cutting should take place only in August once the majority of plant species have set seed. The exception noted is road safety considerations – obscured bends etc. – which do not apply at Soutra.
Does biodiversity matter in the Borders, or will lawns line all roads?
DR Brian Moffat
Soutra Hospital Research Project
Fala Village
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Last Updated:
01 July 2009 2:30 PM
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Source:
n/a
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Location:
Borders
