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Forevergreen and the environment
The philosophy
Beautiful lawns and magnificent landscaping are now part of the environment and culture of Québec. In the past few decades, horticultural enthusiasts have devoted their efforts to creating and pampering lawns, trees and flowers, putting their imaginations to work, to create an agreeable, serene living space.
The FRÉU Fund founders and its many supporters promote the benefits of lawns in urban settings. Turf-forming grasses have beneficial effects on human health and the environment.
These positive effects have an impact on the environment, health, recreational activities and aesthetic appeal.
Some examples include:
Environment and Health
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The Urban Ecology Research Fund
For several years, we have been supporting the FREU project headed by Sophie Rochefort, an agronomist studying the impacts of different methods of green space maintenance on :
- Insect populations;
- Weed populations;
- Lawn quality. As part of this project, the effectiveness of alternative methods, in particular organic pesticides, will also be assessed and the impact of these methods on several organisms will be measured.
This project will provide green space maintenance companies, municipalities and home owners with tools and scientific data related to environmentally-friendly lawn care. Projects meeting the criteria of the Fund’s mission will be given due consideration and support if selected.
