Airports deter wildlife around runway safety zones with synthetic turf. The product, called AvTurf, is manufactured by Act Global. Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 19, 2014 When hundreds of burrowing gopher tortoises made home in Orlando Sanford International's runway grass, the unassuming reptiles created a glaring problem for airport operational safety. The solution? Replace the natural grass with artificial turf. “The aviation turf backing provides a barrier to burrowing wildlife, while still maintaining a clear runway path and safety zones for...
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