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They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water, the habitat for geese is reduced.
They are often associated with stormwater management ponds. As many forms of LID reduce or eliminate standing water, the habitat for geese is reduced.
However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. So here are some tips on control: </p>
However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. So here are some tips on control: </p>
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<li>discourage feeding of any wildlife,</li>
<li> geese require open space to take off and land. Open space can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges </li>
<li> mow less frequently. <br>This saves maintenance budget, AND on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows the flow of water,permitting more of it to infiltrate into the soil. </li>
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===Mosquitoes===
===Mosquitoes===
Mosquitoes are a vector for many global diseases. In Ontario they are associated with transmission of West Nile Virus[https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/DataAndAnalytics/Pages/WNV.aspx].
Mosquitoes are a vector for many global diseases. In Ontario they are associated with transmission of West Nile Virus[https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/DataAndAnalytics/Pages/WNV.aspx].