Havering Country Park

Red Poll cattle have been called in to help manage the species-rich meadows around Havering, England that are home to many wildflowers, bees and bird species.

New lawn ‘mooers’ keep the grass trimmed in East London’s parks

August 6, 2014Environment

The town council in Havering, England, has turned to cows instead of lawnmowers to keep parks and other green spaces neat and trim. Locals say traditional grazing promotes biodiversity and could save half a million dollars over 10 years.The town council in Havering, England, has turned to cows instead of lawnmowers to keep parks and other green spaces neat and trim. Locals say traditional grazing promotes biodiversity and could save half a million dollars over 10 years.