Top two images are of a Million Trees Initiative planting near Pelham Bay Station in the Bronx. As you can see, there are no geese in the fenced area with tall grass. There are however, geese across from the youngest plantings where there are a few larger (but still small) trees. And there are lots of geese droppings where the grass is short and open. Whats the point, you ask? Plant more trees in NYC! From observations of geese "herds" over the last few weeks, it seems they do not like areas with trees closer, on average, than about 6 meters (this has not been subject to rigorous testing!). In addition to all the other benefits of PlanNYC and the Mayor's Million Tree Initiative, it bears mention that trees may decrease Canada Geese populations, which in addition to being nuisances, also cause airplane crashes from time to time.
I predict an increase in goose hunting licenses. Good for the economy. Bad for geese.
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