Are Eucalyptus trees good for the environment?
@SIDIKIMPOLE (1814)
Eldoret, Kenya
February 12, 2025 12:44am CST
Most rural and semi-rural settlements are marked with planted trees, especially of foreign origin. In Kenya, many homesteads have planted trees, which more often than not, are Eucalyptus (of South African origin.) Many environmentalists claim that such trees tend to consume too much water and turn the area in which they stand unfavourable for agriculture. What is your take on this? Are these trees good for the environment? Or should they be avoided at all costs?
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@lilacskies (1279)
• United States
6h
Aren't all trees good for the environment? Maybe I am wrong.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (1814)
• Eldoret, Kenya
5h
Most trees are good for the environment especially naturally existing ones
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@lilacskies (1279)
• United States
5h
@SIDIKIMPOLE I thought so. Are there poisonous trees? I'll have to do some research on that. I always thought trees are good for the environment in general. Nature can be confusing.
@SIDIKIMPOLE (1814)
• Eldoret, Kenya
5h
Sure but there's this species, Eucalyptus. I am told it does more harm than good.
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