Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Riverdance trail marking

In a message dated 9/4/2002 7:37:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
greymare@xxxxxxx writes:

<< That "bamboo looking" plant is Giant Reed Grass (Arundo donax), which is a
 really noxious, invasive exotic.  There are a myriad of problems, from
 displacing native habitats, increased fire danger, and decreased wildlife
 values.  Don't know about So Cal., but in Northern Calif, there are growing
 efforts, with state money behind, to try to eradicate this stuff. As I ride
 the county, I note locations and stands of it, as the county is mapping with
 intent to eradicate.  At least up here, there is a chance we can eliminate
 it before it takes over all our watersheds.....
 Karen >>


Wow, I didn't know about that.  Of course, it doesn't surprise me - any time 
I think something is beautiful, it is dangerous.  :o)

Scott

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