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	For anyone who loves trees and recognizes the importance of them. This is a group dedicated to stop "progress" from happening, to preserve trees as a habitat for wildlife and a necessity for earth. Feel free to post about anything involving trees!
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This group was formed because I have seen a lot of unnecessary cutting down of trees and the result is loss of habitat for all of its inhabitants. In my area, there as been a tremendous amount of that going on, and it upsets me greatly. My property is surrounded on three sides by another property, one that was once filled with lots of trees and grassy fields. But that has all been changed, as the owners of that land decided to build condos on it. They wanted us to move so they could build straight across instead of around us, but we refused. I thought they would at least keep some of the trees, but instead, they butchered all but what lined the street. All of the inhabitants lost their homes. And now the property across the street from me , which at the moment is a vacant horsefarm with a section of forest by a creek, is slated to be turned into the same thing--condos. That is why I decided to create this group--to spread the word about the great importance of trees. They are home to various living beings; they create shade and cool the area around them; they take in co2 and release oxygen for cleaner air; and they are just beautiful to look at. Some of the trees they cut down were over a hundred years old--I think they more than earned the right to be here after surviving through so many decades. The tree in the group photo is of a great oak over a hundred years old--my favorite tree. Now there is nothing left but a few stumps. Please join me in my love of trees, and let's save them together. Don't let this happen in your area! Feel free to share anything about trees--let's enjoy everything about them, not cut them down!

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Blog: Good news for people & trees

The city of Gainesville FL has decided to pay 32 cents per kilowatt hour for renewable energy generated in the city and fed into the power grid. The idea is to create a financial incentive for people who want to put up solar panels. More solar power may mean less coal-fired power. Fewer emissions from coal power plants will reduce toxins which harm people and trees.

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Message: A Young girl is trying to end Nuclear Power in Ontario

My 12 year old daughter has created a petition in her fight to put an end to Nuclear Power in Ontario. I am reaching out to you in hopes that you can support her efforts by signing her petition and reach out to people that can help her meet her goal of 5000 signatures. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-nuclear

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Blog: Many new videos at - Lambcottage.com

( http://lambcottage.com ) We have added a feature so people can add their favorite video. This site is for people who like to learn more the focus the site is Global Warming, Climate Change, Sustainable Living, and Green Building. or share information with others. focus my interests are Global Warming, Climate Change, Sustainable Living, and Green Building.- Learn. Share and Post

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Blog: The Giant Kauri

Kauri(Agathis Australis)is, on maturity, one of the largest trees found anywhere in the world, and one of the most commercially attractive, with a long straight, branchless trunk producing durable straight-grained timber, and a resin once greatly prized for the manufacture of high quality paints, varnishes, and polishes. As a result, it was the basis of the first export trade from NZ and was cut and milled with a voracity hard to believe considering the technology of 19th-century NZ.

The kauri is a conifer, a native of NZ but related to trees of the same genus, Agathis, throughout the Western Pacific, most notably Australia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Indonesia and Fiji. It's natural habitat was in the north of the North Island of NZ, from a line running between Raglan(west coast of North Island)to Bay Of Plenty(east coast of North Island), through to Hamilton. The biggest stands of these huge trees were in Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula(both near top of North Island).

The largest ever-recorded kauri grew in Mercury Bay, on the east coast of North Island and when measured in 1850 had a girth of 23.43m and soared 21.8m to the first branch. A tree still growing near Whangarei(top of North Island, on east side), has a girth of 20.12, and the first branch is 30.8m from the ground. Tane Mahuta, the famous and oldest kauri in NZ, has a girth of 14m, is 51m tall and is 1,200 years old!

To get to know where all these Kauris lived, look on a NZ map, and spot them on the North Island landscape. That is one way of getting to know NZ!!

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Blog: The Beginning...

There was a time when life SEEMED simple!! Now that feels like another lifetime altogether...
For many years I lived in the City... Following the path of 'least resistance'. Until the fateful day when I awoke from that endless nightmare!!

To escape from the oppressions of Blue Collar Society AND the horribly fast pace of the "Rat Race".. I took a drive in the country to uplift my soul!! The impact was far more enlightening! It revived in me a dream long forgotten.. the dream of being one with nature! Before long I had packed up the kids and the house, left my abusive husband and moved to the country!

My first True Awakening came 4 years ago when I waged war on my EX Back yard neighbor.. he owned 200 acres of beautiful forest and swamps filled with wildlife and was intending on tearing it all down for 'Progress'. It was a place my rescued pup and I walked for hours each day... tracking all different animals just to see if we could catch a glimpse.. On MANY occasions we were followed by deer, fox and the occasional coyote!! I just loved getting lost in there for hours... it was such a beautiful peaceful place!

The neighbor hood was in an uproar about the impending destruction.. but even though they complained very loudly to each other.. No one would stand up, fearing the consequences from the land owner!! Determined to do whatever I COULD... I printed out blank petition forms and proceeded to knock on all the doors I could reach.. (side note. I was/and am, recovering from being hit by a car 3 years prior and have problems walking distances unaided!) Although alone in my quest, I DID manage to get the Quebec Government involved and the developer was obliged to preserve 100 acres as 'wet lands'. Half the battle was won..

2 Months ago I received a call from a man who had seen the article in the paper about my 'intervention' 4 years ago and had decided to pick up where I left off.. He's now recognized as the official liason to our local government and making much progress in the preservation of our local forests/wetlands!!

moral?? ALL our actions have consequences.. and it's nice to see that SOME actually work for the GOOD!! ;o)

Enjoy Your day!!!
Zero

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