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Posted by gardener_sandy z7 VA (My Page) on

Thu, Apr 14, 11 at 17:11

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the problem between the MGs and the Milwaukee zoo? This seems like such a great opportunity to teach the public about invasive plants. I can't imagine why some compromise couldn't be reached between the two groups, signage or some kind of educational information regarding the plants. If you haven't heard about it, the link below will take you to an article about the disagreement.

Sandy

Here is a link that might be useful: Milwaukee zoo and MGs

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Posted by jean001a 7 Portland OR (My Page) on
Sun, Apr 17, 11 at 0:24

Nitpicky comment, but it's the Racine Zoo.

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Posted by calistoga USDA 9 Ca 15 (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 19, 11 at 10:02

Compromises should be possible, but Wisconsin people seem to have a problem with that. I am sure there are other trees that "resemble" a native Australian tree that would work as well in the aviary. Even the most invasive Bamboo can be effectively contained. With the added work for the paid staff to maintain the flower beds, the beds may suffer and the will to compromise may become more attractive. Al

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Posted by zuni 5a (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 29, 11 at 15:16

Interesting predicament! The zoo President and CEO sounds rather arrogant, and arrogance can be lethal to ecology (not to mention public relations!) If the Russian Olive is truly contained, as in an aviary, perhaps the gardening groups might acknowledge the controls, and offer to assist the zoo in obtaining a DNR permit. Rather than walk away, they can encourage the zoo to do what is legal and ethical, and comply with DNR regulations for any additional controls. An astute CEO would see the benefit to all concerned.

As for bamboo, our zoo in Toronto has appealed to Master Gardeners for info about a variety that can survive here. They also need it for certain animals. Alas, bamboo is near impossible to grow in Canada, so invasiveness is hardly an issue. Is that also true in Minnesota?

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