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Why are cypress forests so important? |
Bald Eagle on Cypress Tree
Cypress forests are heralded by scientists to be some of the Gulf’s best natural storm and flooding protection. The swamps also support a wide array of wildlife including fish and crustaceans, migratory birds, and threatened and endangered species like the Bald Eagle and Florida Panther. The swamps are of national importance to protect the economy, the unique environment of the Gulf Coast, and people.
Vist our cypress mulch FAQ page to get the answers to commonly asked questions.
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Sustainable Alternatives to Cypress Mulch |
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Not sure which mulch to use? We have a list of alternatives to cypress mulch for you to select from.
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Over 85,000 Acres Logged in Louisiana |
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La. Dept. of Environmental Quality has stated
publicly that over 85,000 acres of cypress have been logged in
Louisiana in the last few years. This has happened in the absence of
any coordinated mapping or assessment of private tracts.
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State losing protection for mulch |
Right now, I am looking at an internal memo from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers that discusses an inquiry about necessary
permits for logging 50,000 acres of cypress forests. And I quote, “The
primary purpose of the operation is for cypress mulch production.”
So, we are losing our best natural storm protection (yes,
“we” are all losing it) solely for mulch.
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