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Replant Native Trees that Turbocharge Nature
When replanting a tree, choosing just the right native can turbo-charge the natural environment. So says renowned plant expert Douglas Tallamy who has compiled a list of native plants that deliver a bigger biodiversity bang for the buck because they attract more insects, birds and other animals. “All native plants are not equal when it comes to supporting insect herbivores and thus other forms of wildlife.”
The news comes just in time for the northeast U.S. where thousands of trees destroyed in Superstorm Sandy are being replanted by residents and towns which may be focusing more on trees that are “utility friendly” than friendly to the natural environment. more »
biodiversity environment Gardening Invasive Species local economics Nature sustainability
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5 Great Green Books for Giving
Want to give something to that green-leaning person on your shopping list, or just looking for some great ways to care for the Earth and its inhabitants?
Check out these titles from The Durable Human reading list: more »
Power Lines, Invasive Species and Superstorm Sandy
Is the economic damage from storms like Sandy worse because of invasive species? Maybe so, says a noted plant expert.
If you’ve ever noticed trees along the roadside that are draped with vines and look like a scene from a Dr. Seuss book, you’ve seen invasive species. more »
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