‘They are happy to work in the rain’: effective lawnmowing

Some stretches of land can be difficult to reach for lawnmowers. In Victoria (Australia) a local council has tried out a different approach.

Watch the video and find out what.

What’s the problem with the Koonung Trail in North Balwyn?
What type of “lawnmower” is the council currently using?
For how long do these “mowers” work each day?
According to Felicity Sinfield, what could the problem with humans working be here?
What are the costs per year for this type of “mowing”?
What will happen with this stretch of land in the near future?
Discuss in pairs: what kind of other work could be done by animals without harming them?
Discuss in class: do you think these animals are well taken care of? Explain.

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