This is 47 minutes long but it is packed with so much great information! Shannon of Backyard Ecology interviews Dr. Max Ferlauto, the State Entomologist for the Maryland Natural Heritage Program. He conducted trials on leaving leaves in residential areas and quantified the effects on insect populations.
He found the most benefit to leaving your leaves in front yards, an area which is fairly devoid of habitat in most areas. They also discuss other options if you can't leave the leaves in your area. Well worth listening to if you have the time!
by cheapandbrittle
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