Public Favors Scenic Wild Spaces over Mowed Lawns

Study shows whether people really prefer mown lawns or 'wild spaces' in their parks

Making rewilding projects a little prettier could go a long way, researchers found 🌼

Tidy mown lawns or ‘messy’ wild spaces? Study shows what people really want from their local parks

Making rewilding projects a little prettier could go a long way, researchers found 🌼

Public favors scenic wild spaces over mowed lawns

A new study from the Durham University Psychology Department has found that people want grass to be mowed less often and would like to see more wild green spaces but only if they look attractive.

Howard Whiteman: America - exactly as wild as you want it - NKyTribune

At first, I didn’t know what it was. The sound sort of reminded me of a muffled elk bugle, and when a clearer bugle seemed to answer it, my suspicions seemed confirmed. But a few minutes later the call came again, this time much clearer. I stopped, eyes wide open, and looked at my friend who was hiking a few yards ahead. We stared at each other and I mouthed “Wolf?” He nodded. Hunting be damned, I did a little jig on the mountain. Before long, a…