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Cypress Trees (Taxodium distichum) in the coastal wetlands of the United States lessen the severity of storms and hurricanes. Today, many of these slow-growing trees are being logged and chipped into mulch for gardens.
by  David_Whiteside  on Mar 21,2008
 
 
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trevorFmartin 102 days ago
David, interesting piece, it is a wonder how something like that can go unnoticed and completely damage an ecosystem. Right now, we're facing a ecological disaster with the "Pine Beetle Problem" it is interesting, take a look into it if you have time.
hoving 100 days ago
Best explanation I have seen so far on WHY we should stop using this stuff and boycott it. Thanks David for keeping it simple!
Re: David_Whiteside 100 days ago
Thanks HOV!
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