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mk · 1548 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ginkgo trees nearly went extinct: These ancient trees persisted for nearly 200 million years until they all but vanished. Now they line city streets.
It's unfortunate when a city lines a steet with just one type of tree. I was in Beijing last year, which was the first time back in seven years, and it was stunning how many trees had been planted in and around the city. Unfortunately, there was very little variation in the species used. We put about 30 different kinds of trees on our back lot, as well as a variety of bushes and grasses. I have noticed a number of insects that I haven't seen before. There is so much potential if we can get away from monoculture.