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The mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is one of the invasive species people may encounter along roadsides and backyards. It is believed that the mimosa tree was brought to the United States in the 1700s by Andre Michaux, a French botanist. This tree is native to the Middle East and Asia and is a…
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Biodiversity is the extraordinary variety of life on Earth — from genes and species to ecosystems and the valuable functions they perform. E.O. Wilson, the noted biologist and author who coined the term “biodiversity,” explains it as “the very stuff of life.” For at least 3.8 billion years, a complex web of life has been…
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Trees provide beauty, assist with flood prevention from storm water runoff, control erosion, give off oxygen, save energy, reduce our carbon footprint, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Trees impact us on personal levels adding financial value to home landscapes and providing a therapeutic boost to our mental wellbeing, as well as visual interest…
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