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Leave the Leaves Survey
Wednesday 9th September, 2026
National Wildlife Federation published its fourth annual “Leave the Leaves” survey, revealing that 52% of Americans are required by an HOA or local ordinance to remove fallen leaves. The organisation used the surprising conflict between tidy lawns and wildlife-friendly habitats to spotlight practical alternatives to sending leaves to landfill.
Why it worked: It used fresh year-over-year survey data to expose a growing rules-vs-nature conflict, then offered concrete, ordinance-compliant fixes reporters could cite.
The lesson: Consider fielding a quick national poll that quantifies a rising regulation-versus-common-sense tension, and pair it with simple, step-by-step alternatives.
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| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| prnewswire.com | Survey Finds Increase in Requirements to Remove Fall Leaves by HOA, City Ordinances | Wednesday 9th September, 2026 |
| nwf.org | Survey Finds Increase in Requirements to Remove Fall Leaves by HOA, City Ordinances | Wednesday 9th September, 2026 |