Airports plant prairie grass to prevent bird strikes
Dayton, Ohio (UPI) Aug 12, 2013 - Some 300 acres surrounding the runways at Dayton International Airport are being planted with prairie grass and being converted into un-mowed fields as a way to deter deadly bird strikes. Dayton is one of several airports that have looked to change their landscaping tactics as a way to keep wildlife from encroaching on airport facilities, specifically runways. Collisions between wildlif ... more
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