Leave clippings on the lawn. If they are excessively heavy, rake them up and remove them. Clippings contain nutrients and water, breakdown rapidly and do not contribute significantly to thatch. You can cut down your fertilizer (especially nitrogen) by 20%-35% by leaving the clippings on.
Organizing a Local Economic Development Strategy. Ideally, the development of a Local Economic Development (LED) strategy will be an integral part of a broader strategic planning process for a subnational region, city, town or rural area. Effective strategic planning ensures that priority issues are addressed and limited resources are well targeted.
Emergency Economic Impact Analysis. Workforce reductions, business closings, and natural disasters all have an impact on local economies. An Emergency Economic Impact Analysis report helps communities understand the effects of a sudden or unanticipated change, giving them a quick analysis to guide the local response. The Emergency EIA includes a profile of the local economy, a short summary of how businesses might be affected, and an exploration of how the event will affect the local economy.