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RE: [RC] weed free - Steph TeeterEric - the ecology in the arid and semi-arid western states is extremely delicate, there is real validity to Rusty's comments. Exotic (non-native) species have completely changed much of the ecology in many western states, much of it is irreversible - e.g. perennial and bunchgrass steppes have transformed into annual grasslands (exotic annuals from grasslands in other parts of the world, often brought in on ships with animals and feed). Some of these grasses have a self-sustaining, self-perpetuating wildfire cycle. Native grasses can't compete. It really is a big deal in the west, and is one of the major issues the Forest Service (and to a lesser extent the BLM) has regarding camping, permits, trail use, etc. It is a big deal, and while there are many other western lands ecology issues (e.g. grazing) weed invasion is one that the agencies can sink their teeth into and they can easily create rules and regs and new legistlation (no major lobby interests at stake). Steph -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eric Rueter Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:39 AM To: Rusty Toth; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] weed free Rusty Toth wrote: "Wind may blow the seeds around but seeds from other states or even areas within a state would simply never be present if we had not brought it." Poppy-cock.... If that's true then how do you explain coconut trees, and other flora growing on emerging islands in the South Pacific? Let me guess, an endurance dolphin rider brought them? Eric Rueter Rueter Consulting, Inc. Eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 865.988.4134(W) 865.599.3594(C) 865.986.5966(H) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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