New York capped what was once one of the world’s largest garbage dumps; its 2,200 acres are becoming grasslands and wetlands that support rare nesting birds
Once the largest landfill globally, the Fresh Kills site has seen remarkable ecological restoration efforts. Following the end of waste disposal activities, engineers covered the buried refuse with a state-of-the-art multilayer cap. They’ve welcomed native grasses and wetlands, reviving habitats needed for diverse wildlife. This visionary endeavor has attracted rare bird species back to the…
