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Kali

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2. um there are many varieties of trees native to the Sonoran desert

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Thu Oct 20, 2022, 12:22 PM

Oct 2022

and many more that are desert-adapted. sand does not "work its way" into roots" wtf? deep-rooted trees pump nutrients to the surface and provide litter to build soil. they provide food, shade, and shelter to humans and animals. nothing wrong with planting trees in the desert. now, the species can make a difference but even then sometimes high water use species may be appropriate in some circumstances. everybody wants cottonwoods and willows in the riparian areas...

here is more information - https://climateaction.tucsonaz.gov/pages/milliontrees-about

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This is really bothering me. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2022 OP

The harvest is political bucolic_frolic Oct 2022 #1

um there are many varieties of trees native to the Sonoran desert Kali Oct 2022 #2

But are they looking at those? No, no, no! Because most are being planted near a street! Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2022 #3

did you look at the link? Kali Oct 2022 #4

It was a local briefing that was on tv. Mayor wanted to tell everyone. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2022 #5

I posted a link in my first reply to you above. here it is again - Kali Oct 2022 #6