Eyesore or urban oasis? Vancouver's 'roadside meadows' mow up controversy

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    There is an air of inevitability to the decline of lawns and manicured grassy landscapes. But, as the article points out, there are trade-offs -- not being able to see what is in or beyond dense vegetation and (not mentioned) grass seed in particular being favoured by rodents.
     

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