VIDEO:  Cypress Wetlands, Hurricane Defense, and Logging for Mulch
 
 
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. Why Kill A Tree To Grow A Flower?
by  David_Whiteside  on Mar 21,2008
 
 
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trevorFmartin 594 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 592 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 592 days ago
Thanks HOV!
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