Over the past year, Audubon Miami Valley has been working with David Prytherch, Professor of Geography at Miami University, to explore ways the City of Oxford can naturalize some of its lands currently maintained in turf.

The Landscape Naturalization Master Plan was coordinated by Professor Prytherch’s students last spring semester, with key input from AMV.

At the January 4, 2023 meeting of the Environmental Commission (EC), a motion was made in support of a proposed Resolution to the Oxford City Council to adopt the Landscape Naturalization Master Plan for City facilities. The motion passed 5-0. The Plan supports the listed priorities including increasing biodiversity, reduced maintenance costs (long term), aesthetics and awareness, and carbon sequestration.

After receiving a unanimously positive recommendation from the Environmental Commission, a resolution to adopt this plan was placed on Oxford City Council's agenda for their February 7, 2023 meeting.

You can view the full resolution to adopt the landscape naturalization master plan by clicking here.