"symplastless" wrote in message
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The expansion of Ashe juniper has had a tremendous impact on the
ecosystem, causing a decrease in plant species diversity and an increase
in
soil erosion.


Nurse logs "fallen Trees" with soil contact would create new soil and
reduce
soil erosion. Just a thought.

I agree and use nurse logs for rainwater runoff retention in the park
where I volunteer. However, most landclearing around these parts consists of
bulldozing and burning. Even the Nature Conservancy will conduct a
controlled burn of 450 acres this year, as most of the second growth is more
brushy and even chipping is not practical.