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We use scientific studies and observation to explain why native plant “restorations” in California are rarely successful.

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Native bee (Anthrophora urbana) approaching nest in ground at Albany Bulb

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Environmentalism in the Rear-View Mirror
“Instead of ‘controlling’ non-native plants, perhaps we should practice more ‘self-control’”
Luther Burbank: The Plant Inventor
The Post-Native World
A Walk in the Woods
Native Trees and Their Close Relatives
Ideological vs. Scientific Definition of Biodiversity
California’s Wildlife Conservation Board needs to hear from you!
Deforestation in San Francisco
Igniting Wildfire Worries Again
“Speaking for the Trees, No Matter Where They’re From”
Malibu, California: A model for grassroots opposition to pesticides
My transition from activist to observer
Invasion Biology: “We can do whatever we want”
Nature’s Best Hope? Nope!

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Coalition to Defend East Bay Forests
Dingo for Biodiversity Project
East Bay Pesticide Alert/Don't Spray California
East Bay Tree Cuts and Herbicide Use by Ken Cheetham
Garden Professors Blog
Herbicide-Free Cal
Hills Conservation Network
History of San Francisco's urban forest
In Defense of Nature
New Zealand's poisonous crusade against non-native animals
Non-Nativist Landcare in Australia
Opposition to poison drops in New Zealand
Parks of San Francisco
Preparing your home for wildfires
Protecting urban wildlife
San Francisco Forest Alliance: Saving San Francisco's trees
Save Sutro Forest
The Invasiveness of Native Plant People
Tree Spirit Project
Trees for Life, Chicago

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