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First pesticide-free plants arrive in North, New-West and Southeast

First pesticide-free plants arrive in North, New-West and Southeast

The city is launching a three-year initiative to plant chemical-free vegetation to support local insect, animal, and soil health. Initial planting efforts have already commenced in the Noord, Nieuw-West, and Zuidoost districts.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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