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Re: TT: Tree Quarantine in New York



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Kathie Grace Schreibman wrote:
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> Actually, after sending the note and reading this reply I am reminded of
> another of my particular fascinations - solid waste.  New York City has
> started to export a lot of waste.  Although yard trimmings is a relatively
> small component (0-12%) of the waste stream, I would assume some of these
> will be potentially infested maple tree parts.
> 
> This could be one more reason to compost (on site of course).  I'll have
> to point this out to some of my recycling friends.

Burn the infected, or possibly infected material on site, composting
will not disuade the beetle from his appointed rounds.

Don Staples

My Ego Stroke:  http://www.livingston.net/dstaples/

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