GRASS cutting initiatives are being rolled out in Oxford to help increase biodiversity.
Oxford City Council has announced a change to the way roadside verges are maintained to better support wildlife and reduce carbon emissions.
The council has purchased new machinery that can deal with longer grass and collect it at the same time, replacing standard mowing.
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Removing the cuttings will help the fertility of the soil, thereby creating better conditions for wildflowers.
Flowers will not be artificially introduced, but allowed to grow naturally, with species varying depending on soil type and geology in the different areas of the city.
Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Parks said: “Oxford City Council is dedicated to tackling climate change and increasing biodiversity.
"There is a common misconception that you should just leave the grass on verges to grow, but unless carefully managed, grass will always dominate, and wildflowers and other plants will never be able to compete.
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