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Two Myths of Nativism: Mutually Exclusive Relationships, and Eucalyptus Allelopathy

Posted on February 13, 2018 by SF Forest Alliance

We re-publish with permission (and added emphasis) an article from  MillionTrees.me, a website that fights the unnecessary felling of trees in the Bay Area. The article, a report from someone who attended the February 2018 meeting of the California Native … Continue reading →

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The Myth that Nothing Grows Under Eucalyptus

Posted on February 12, 2018 by SF Forest Alliance

Eucalyptus haters are fond of saying “Nothing grows under eucalyptus.” This refers to “allelopathy” of eucalyptus trees – a defense mechanism in some plants that uses chemical means to prevent other plants growing in the same area. This is empirically … Continue reading →

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