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The Government of New Brunswick has been examining the issue of lawn care and landscape pesticide use. Public input is now being sought from all interested parties.
A discussion paper has been prepared to present facts about lawn care and landscape pesticide use in New Brunswick today, as well as options that could be chosen to address the issues. |
Options for New Brunswick.
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Four main options are presented, but people should not feel restricted to these when providing feedback on this issue. The purpose of this consultation is to encourage public input and discourse. Consideration will be given to combinations of the options below as well as other ideas and opinions. |
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Option 1 – Continued emphasis on education, awareness and voluntary reduction
Option 2 – Targeted regulatory changes
Option 3 – New province-wide prohibitions
Option 4 – Providing a role for municipal governments |
This Consultation concluded October 15, 2008 |
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Summary of Public Consultation |
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Be informed
Lawn Care and Landscape Pesticide Use
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Lawn Care and Landscape Pesticide Use
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| Definition |
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Lawn care and landscape pesticides are substances such as herbicides and insecticides used alone or in combination with fertilizers, to control unwanted weeds and insects. |
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