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However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. <br>Here are some tips on control: </p>

However, geese have even been found nesting on extensive green roofs in our region. <br>Here are some tips on control: </p>

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<li><textsuccess><strong>Discourage the feeding of any wildlife:</strong></textsuccess> This may require public education with signage. </li>

<li><strong>Discourage the feeding of any wildlife:</strong>This may require public education with signage. </li>

<li><textsuccess><strong>Discourage geese from taking off and landing:</strong></textsuccess> Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges </li>

<li><strong>Discourage geese from taking off and landing:</strong>Geese require open space which can be broken up with fencing or vegetation barriers such as hedges </li>

<li><textsuccess><strong>Mow less frequently:</strong></textsuccess>Geese prefer to eat the shorter, younger shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing saves maintenance budget, and on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows flow, allowing more water to infiltrate into the soil. </li>

<li><strong>Mow less frequently:</strong>Geese prefer to eat the shorter, younger shoots of turf grass. Reducing mowing saves maintenance budget, and on [[vegetation filter strips]] and in [[enhanced grass swales]] the roughness (Manning's 'n') is increased. Increased roughness slows flow, allowing more water to infiltrate into the soil. </li>

<li><textsuccess><strong>Bird deterrent tape:</strong></textsuccess>Geese are slightly discouraged by shiny/flickering/reflective movement. Foil tape or flags are available for this purpose.  This can be a useful strategy on recently seeded areas or on green roofs, in the late winter, at the start of nesting season.   

<li><strong>Bird deterrent tape:</strong>Geese are slightly discouraged by shiny/flickering/reflective movement. Foil tape or flags are available for this purpose.  This can be a useful strategy on recently seeded areas or on green roofs, in the late winter, at the start of nesting season.   

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