Starting in 2025, Montreal will no longer allow the use of toxic pesticides on its golf courses to protect human health and biodiversity.
Michelle Lalonde reports for The Montreal Gazette.
In short:
- Montreal will lift the exemption allowing toxic pesticide use on golf courses starting in the 2025 season.
- The city will support golf course operators in transitioning to pesticide-free management.
- Exceptions will be made for specific herbicides and rail transportation operators due to inconclusive alternative solutions.
Key quote:
“Pesticides are considered among the principal causes of decline in global biodiversity and are extremely harmful to human health. Despite these facts, we note an increase in the use of these products across Quebec and elsewhere."
— Marie-Audrée Mauger, Montreal city executive committee member for environmental issues
Why this matters:
Banning toxic pesticides is crucial for protecting public health and preserving biodiversity, setting a precedent for other cities in the fight against environmental degradation. Read more: The pesticide ban movement gains momentum.
