An open letter to Canadian municipalities

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation and partners
Authored by: Colleen Cirillo, Hope Parnham, Sarah Coulber, Lorraine Johnson
Partners: Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Canadian Wildlife Federation, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecological Design Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University, Lorraine Johnson

Biodiversity

Transforming traditional turfgrass lawns into vibrant ecosystems with the help of municipal bylaw reform

Environmental groups and advocates are calling on Canadian municipalities to revise bylaws so they encourage and protect habitat gardens, thereby boosting biodiversity and wellbeing. Alongside bylaw reform, municipalities are encouraged to initiate bylaw enforcement training, lead by example by applying ecological gardening practices to public spaces and commit to outreach programs crucial for shifting public perspectives and behaviours.