Greetings Again

Well, since I've gone so far off on this limb, when not saw it off behind me.

There is one pervasive introduced plant that most of us have growing within
100 feet of us at this moment. Bermuda Grass.

If we really wanted to improve wildlife habitat, we'd get rid of big
short-grass lawns (unless you live in Hawai'i, where Pacific Golden-Plovers and Nene
are fond of them), and plant shrubs, trees, whatever. Heck, even plant native
stuff. Forget the blackberries and Russian Olives (and definitely forget the
cheat grass). But while we are worried about Russian Olive groves, how many
square miles are planted in this worthless stuff when wildlife friendly
alternatives exist. Even if you dislike blackberries, it is hard to argue that they are
worse for wildlife than a short mowed lawn.

If we did that and removed the artificially introduced predators we release
from our homes, we'd do a heckuva lot of good for our native wildlife, I think,
even in fairly urban settings.

Off my hobby horse and to Bulgaria I go.
Cheers
Steven Mlodinow
Everett WA