Category Archives: Herbicides

Twin Peaks: Belligerent Butterflies and herbicides

Posted on March 20, 2010 by webmaster

Twin Peaks is still enrobed in spring. The brilliant oxalis now shares its glory with the golden glow of California poppy, the elegant blue spikes of lupin, spots of pink where the wild hollyhock blooms and the dusty purple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Herbicides, Herbicides: Roundup, Garlon | 7 Comments

Nativism vs the Environment

Posted on March 8, 2010 by webmaster

When most people think of preserving natural areas, they envision saving green growing things from encroachment by parking lots and housing development. Nativists focus on a different agenda – removing non-native plants and substituting natives. What’s wrong with that? Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Herbicides, Herbicides: Roundup, Garlon, nativism | Tagged eucalyptus, eucalyptus myths, herbicide, native plants, nativism, trees, wildlife | 10 Comments

Native Plants and Neurotoxins

Posted on January 29, 2010 by webmaster

It appears that Native Areas in San Francisco are again linked to toxic herbicides. We’ve posted earlier about Twin Peaks and Garlon/ Roundup. This time, it’s Imazapyr in Stern Grove. Imazapyr is sold under the brand name of “Habitat” when … Continue reading →