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Mowing the environmental way

Watching Kevin Carmody mow a business park near Dusseldorf, you would almost think he is skipping half the lawn area. And he is, but it is intentional. In the landscaping business his entire life, Carmody believes that properties should not only be maintained, but the natural environment preserved, as well. Hence, he prefers garden paths to carpet-like lawn, lots of trees and plenty of wildflowers.

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Robust mower helps city contain costs

The City of Ratigen, Germany, is not unlike most municipalities; it is always looking for ways to contain costs. Recently, the city purchased a more expensive Walker mower to help cut grass - and expenses. What appears to be a dichotomy really makes a lot of sense, tells city cemetery chief Deiter Anders.

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Hungary's pioneers

Miklos Lakatos and his wife Andrea of Kecskemet, Hungary, have always been courageous in their business endeavors. Starting a power equipment business 16 years ago in communist-dominated Hungary was just one example of their courage.

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Highway department builds roads, mows lawns

The Statens Vegvesen highway department maintains a 100km radius of roads around Oslo. Currently, the department is in the midst of the biggest highway construction projects in Norway's history.

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Leveling out the slopes in Oslo's cemeteries

The city of Oslo, Norway operates 19 cemeteries and uses eight Walker mowers to help maintain them. The reason? Many of the cemeteries are located in very hilly areas. The Walkers, with their low centers of gravity, level out these areas and make efficient mowing possible.

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School trains new Walker users, too

Located just outside of Oslo, Gjennestad Gartnerskole is the only private horticulture school in Norway. Founded in 1946, the school has approximately 150 students, 100 of whom live on campus. It is a training ground for young horticulture workers who will most likely end up working for other landscapers or start their own businesses.

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