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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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Cypress Forests - Threatened Now More Than Ever |
Coastal Cypress Forest
THE CURRENT THREAT
Though Louisiana's wetlands face serious threats from coastal land loss
and development, widespread clear cutting of cypress forests is also a
very imminent danger.
In the past cypress mulch used to be a by-product of lumber
mills. This is no longer true. The mulch purchased today comes from
wide spread clear cutting of entire eco systems.
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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 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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