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Originally Posted by Hornbeam Not sure where I stand on recent aliens, but I do hope that we have learned some lessons about importing potentially rampant garden plants. |
Concerning the more general issue of all alien species, plant and animal, I don't think we have learned anything, partly because each new generation in its youthful enthusiasm and misplaced confidence just goes blinding ahead by repeating the mistakes of its forefathers. I must again cite Harris hawks and African snails, re my earlier posting. Everyone is apparently satisfied with closing the stable door after the horse had bolted.
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Originally Posted by Hornbeam The other related issue that concerns me is over management. For example, there is at present an enthusiasm for wood pasture whereby attempts are made to reintroduce pollarding and coppicing. |
Again, the same enthusiasm as of children with a new toy.