For their final summer on Governors Island, a flock of sheep will graze on invasive plants like phragmites and mugwort. This initiative, now in its fifth season, has successfully cleared around 15 acres since 2021, significantly reducing the labor needed for island gardeners. The sheep, who will return to their home farm after this season, have become a beloved and effective part of the island's ecosystem management, with plans for sheep-themed events to celebrate their return and contributions.
The sheep have effectively cleared 15 acres of invasive plant species on Governors Island since 2021, saving gardeners thousands of hours of work.
As the sheep return to Governors Island for their final summer, they continue the essential job of controlling invasive species while bringing that borough's charm.
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