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Oklahoma legislators urged to address eastern red cedar

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Foresters and conservationists in Oklahoma are urging legislators to direct funding toward a growing problem--the invasive spread of the eastern red cedar, which has taken over nearly 10 million acres of land and destroying native habitats in the state. Economic losses from not managing the encroachment are projected to reach $447 million by 2013.

Issue Topic: 
Pests and Disease

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