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Gardeners asked to avoid using cypress mulch |
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The Daily Times - Salisbury, Md., April 15th 2008
..."Since the cypress tree has such a specific
habitat and is slow to germinate, they were replaced with maple and gum
trees," Fehr said. "And contrary to popular belief, cypress trees are
not a sustainable product because they are so hard to grow."
Cypress
trees are not protected in Louisiana, Alabama and Florida where they
are clear cut for mulch. Fehr said this further destroys their
sensitive habitat and prevents new trees from taking root.
"It also creates the potential for invasive species to come in and crowd out cypress trees," he said....
By Laura D'Alessandro
- Staff Writer
The Daily News
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