New Law Would Require Use of Native Plants

The Lower Makefield, PA, supervisors are considering a new ordinance that would require only native plants in common areas of new developments. 

The new ordinance was crafted by Environmental Advisory Commission members, township professionals and other volunteers. A suggestion by the Bucks County Planning Commission to allow some high quality non-native plants in certain cases was considered but rejected since the township supervisors have the power to grant waivers on the ordinance if they choose. Other Pennsylvania towns have enacted similar ordinances

Bucks County Courier Times http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-02222007-1303008.html 

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