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FAQ's about Vegetation

How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?
What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?
What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?
What are some positive products from volcanoes?
Why are some lakes I see full of algae and thick plants?
How can I find wetland maps?
What problems are associated with mine drainage?
Does red in ASTER images always represent vegetation?
What are the permissible levels of trace elements (such as arsenic, copper, iron, lead, and zinc) in water for the water to still be considered safe for exposure/bioaccumulation by people and aquatic life?
Are there regulatory limits for safe levels of elements in our environment?
How did Chinese tallow come to America?
Where can I find information on gypsy moths?
What products can be created with Chinese tallow?
How do Chinese tallow's characteristics make it such an aggressive invader?
How far has Chinese tallow spread in the United States?
How is Chinese tallow spread?
Is Brown Marsh dead marsh?
What is the Brown Marsh phenomenon?
Where along Louisiana's coast are marshes affected by the Brown Marsh phenomenon?
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