Politics & Government
Montclair ‘Native Vegetation’ Ordinance Moves Forward
The proposed law would require 70 percent of all plants and trees the town procures to be "native" to the region.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A proposed ordinance named after a local environmental activist took another step towards becoming law in Montclair on Tuesday.
The Jose German-Gomez Native Species Act would require 70 percent of all plants and trees that the town procures moving forward to be “native” to the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United States.
Supporters of the ordinance say it could be an important way to help pollinators such as butterflies and bees to regain a foothold in the area.
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The proposed ordinance would have to pass a second reading and public hearing before becoming law. Watch a council discussion of the ordinance below.
- See related article: Huge Plant Sale In Essex County: Help Build A 'Pollinator Pathway'
- See related article: Movement To Save Butterflies, Pollinators Growing In Essex County
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