Background
In 2018, the City of Brampton launched the Don’t Mow, Let it Grow initiative that focuses on converting select areas of public land covered by turf grass into pollinator habitats and meadows. This initiative will help beautify Brampton and make it a more healthy, resilient and environmentally sustainable City.
Pictures of turf grass (left), pollinator habitat (centre), and meadows (right).
What you need to know
The City is still mowing, we're just being more strategic about it. We have evaluated our mowing program and identified a number of strategic locations where it makes sense to eliminate mowing.
Cutting, mowing and manicuring grass has high environmental and economic costs.
- It reduces biological diversity and habitat.
- It contributes to air and water pollution.
- It increases stormwater runoff.
- It decreases soil structure and quality.
- It costs taxpayers money.
- It requires a significant amount of fuel and labour.
Since 2018, the Don’t Mow, Let it Grow Program has converted approximately 28 hectares of turf grass into meadows and pollinator habitat.
To view our existing No Mow Sites, visit our
Natural Heritage Restoration Interactive Map
and select the "No Mow Initiative" layer.
Benefits of Naturalization
The “No Mow” zones being naturalized result in various environmental, financial, and aesthetic benefits. For example, they support pollinators and wildlife, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help manage stormwater.
The
Don’t Mow, Let
it Grow
initiative helps achieve the goals and targets of the City’s
Grow Green Environmental Master Plan, and the
Natural Heritage and Environmental Management Strategy.
Check out the FAQ section below for more information. For additional questions or concerns, please get in touch with
growgreen@brampton.ca.