They re baaaaack: Flock of sheep return to Governors Island to munch on invasive plant life amny.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from amny.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sheep are best tasked for the project - rather than goats or other animals - because they enjoy herbaceous plants, such as grasses, phragmites and mugwort, and will munch through those without eating the young trees. This innovative, environmentally friendly landscaping program will protect our Island’s plant life from invasive species while allowing our horticulture team to spend their time on more productive pursuits than weeding Hammock Grove, said Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island.
Having the team of sheep on hand will also allow the island s horticulture team more time to focus efforts on other areas of the island. The sheep are said to be a cost effective and eco-friendly solution.
Governors Island s New Sheep-In-Residence Are Too Cute To Miss
by Christie Grimm · April 19, 2021
New York s a great place to live and all, but I think we can all agree it s totally lacking in the fuzzy farm animal department.
Well, starting next month, a day trip to Governors Island ought to help scratch that itch!
As an absolutely adorable, eco-friendly way to control invasive plant species in Hammock Grove, the Governors Island Trust will be welcoming a flock of special new friends. Five fluffy sheep named Flour, Sam, Evening, Chad, and Philip Aries will spend spring as the island s gardeners-in-residence, munching away, enjoying stunning skyline views.