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Eucalyptus problem

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I wish to cut down my Eucalyptus tree. If I shread it for bark - is it at all harmful to the garden of wildlife?


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As far as I know, not, but it isn't called the Gum tree for nothing - the sap can be very sticky and gluey. Doctorbob's the one to know the science here.

10 Jun, 2009

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