Vitoria-Gasteiz Leaves Green Areas Unmown to Boost Pollination and Bird Breeding

Municipal technicians have informed the gardening contractor about this decision, which will last for approximately four weeks.

Generic image of an unmown green area to promote pollination and bird breeding.
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Generic image of an unmown green area to promote pollination and bird breeding.

Municipal technicians in Vitoria-Gasteiz have notified the gardening contractor of a decision to leave certain urban green areas unmown for approximately four weeks, aiming to foster pollination and support bird breeding.

This initiative has a dual objective: to create more suitable habitats for pollinating insects, such as bees and butterflies, and to allow plants to grow that serve as shelter and food sources for birds. The measure is part of the city's urban sustainability policies.
The city council reaffirms its commitment to the environment through this action, promoting urban biodiversity and contributing to the creation of healthier ecosystems. During the specified four-week period, native plants and flowers will be allowed to grow naturally in these green spaces.
This decision is integrated into the city's environmental management strategy and seeks to raise public awareness about the importance of the natural environment and the necessity of protecting biodiversity.