Why redwood burl poaching is so destructive.

[ShahdagMountains]

A road through the Redwood National and State Parks in northern California is closed at night due to a rise in redwood burl poaching. Without the burls, redwoods may not be able to reproduce.

Authorities say unemployment and drug addiction have spurred an increase in the destructive practice of cutting off the knobby growths at the base of ancient redwood trees to make decorative pieces like lacey-grained coffee tables and wall clocks.

The practice — known as burl poaching — has become so prevalent along the Northern California coast that Redwood National and State Parks on Saturday started closing the popular Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway at night in a desperate attempt to deter thieves.

Why redwood burl poaching is so destructive

A road through the Redwood National and State Parks in northern California is closed at night due to a rise in redwood burl poaching. Without the burls, redwoods may not be able to reproduce.

www.csmonitor.com

 

[Manonthestreet]

Ever heard of trailcams

 

[ShahdagMountains]

Ever heard of trailcams

I’m watching a British programme on California (all aspects)

We get more information about you, than you do about us.

 

[1srelluc]

I’m watching a British programme on California (all aspects)

We get more information about you, than you do about us.

Bad food, bad teeth, and you coddle muslims.....What else do we need to know?

 

[Captain Caveman]

Bad food, bad teeth, and you coddle muslims.....What else do we need to know?

American food is actually crap, many of it's food items banned across the planet. Riddled with chemicals.

For example, US bread contains Azodicarbonamide (whitener and dough conditioner). It's an industrial chemical foaming agent used to make flip flops, yoga mats, and foam insulation. Banned in EU, Australia, and other countries.

As Americans are obsessed with white (but unhealthy) teeth, I wouldn't be surprised if you have flip flop agent in your toothpastes too.

Our Muslims do the odd stabbing, raping, and pillaging, where as yours does that too, plus, you give them flying lessons for them to demolish towers killing many thousands.

 

[Crick]

Bad food, bad teeth, and you coddle muslims.....What else do we need to know?

That you're a fucking racist bigot.

 

[1srelluc]

That you're a fucking racist bigot.

FOAD

 

[initforme]

American food is actually crap, many of it's food items banned across the planet. Riddled with chemicals.

For example, US bread contains Azodicarbonamide (whitener and dough conditioner). It's an industrial chemical foaming agent used to make flip flops, yoga mats, and foam insulation. Banned in EU, Australia, and other countries.

As Americans are obsessed with white (but unhealthy) teeth, I wouldn't be surprised if you have flip flop agent in your toothpastes too.

Our Muslims do the odd stabbing, raping, and pillaging, where as yours does that too, plus, you give them flying lessons for them to demolish towers killing many thousands.

Well alot here want less regulations. They seem unconcerned about I Austrian chemicals. This issue is far more important than global warming. Profits OR people. They want profits. Help big industry spew even more stuff. I say we need alot more Erin brockoviches.