In recent days, residents of neighborhoods such as Aranbizkarra and Zaramaga had expressed concern about the state of the city's green spaces, which featured taller grass than usual. Initially, there was speculation about a possible new protest by Enviser employees, who had maintained an indefinite strike for six months last year.
However, an employee of the contractor clarified that the situation is not due to a protest. During a recent meeting with the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council, employees were informed of the municipal decision to temporarily refrain from mowing vegetation in parks and gardens to benefit pollination.
“"With the strike, they discovered there was more pollination, and they have decided to do the same for about a month. Then, it will be mowed again, as always."
In addition to pollination, this measure aims to protect bird breeding, which typically occurs during the spring season, approximately from March to June. By not trimming or pruning green areas, nests are better sheltered and less likely to fall. Thus, with these unmowed urban meadows throughout the city, except for some central areas like La Florida, there will be more flowers, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Birds, such as sparrows, will find food, as recommended by SEO Birdlife.
