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- 1Researchers work to restore native grasses on solar farms▼Research powers up to help native grasses take root on solar farms
University of Alberta researchers are developing methods to help native grasses establish themselves on solar farm sites, pairing renewable energy infrastructure with native plant restoration. The work aims to make solar projects more environmentally beneficial by supporting groundcover beneath and around panels. It highlights growing interest in combining clean energy development with land stewardship.
- 2New Jersey homeowner sparks debate by rewilding front yard▼N.J. homeowner ‘rewilded’ his front yard. Inside the controversial return to native gardens.
A New Jersey homeowner has replaced his conventional front lawn with a native plant garden, part of a growing 'rewilding' trend that is drawing both praise and criticism. Supporters say native gardens support pollinators and cut water use, while some neighbours and local ordinances still favour tidy grass lawns, making the practice controversial in many suburban communities.