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Australian Pines (Casuarina trees) are not indigineous to this area and are probably the dirtiest tree one can imagine. They rob indigineous flora of nutrients and continually drop their needles, creating a continual mess. In this area they are nothing more than a weed. There is no salutary reason for having them in public parks. The sooner they are all eradicated the better. Good for whomever is responsible for this program. -- Anthony Camisso, Tierra Verde
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Sea oats and Australian Pines are two of the most salt tolerant plants.
Crackers, planted the pine trees to provide shade in salty sand regions because they were the only thing that would grow and provide shade. They can be found throughout the Caribbean as well as the South Pacific.
I love to hear the wind blow in these giants when a storm or cold front is moving.
I disagree with the state and county on the eradication.
Posted by: Bland | March 17, 2008 at 11:43 AM
If the truth be told… “WE” are not indigenous to this area either.
Posted by: | March 17, 2008 at 01:41 PM