USDA Approves Genetically Modified Trees For Trial Planting
source: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/05/15/usda-approves-genetically-modified-trees-for-tri...
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On May 12th, 2010, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (”APHIS”) approved for continued field tests the planting of genetically modified eucalyptus trees in seven states, stretching from Florida to Texas.
Conducting only an Environmental Assessment (”EA”), and not an Environmental Impact Statement (”EIS”), the USDA claimed that the field trials, which would involve more than 200,000 acres of GM eucalyptus trees planted on 28 sites, covering 300 acres, would cause no environmental impact.
Continue reading: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/05/15/usda-approves-genetically-modified-t...
Conducting only an Environmental Assessment (”EA”), and not an Environmental Impact Statement (”EIS”), the USDA claimed that the field trials, which would involve more than 200,000 acres of GM eucalyptus trees planted on 28 sites, covering 300 acres, would cause no environmental impact.
Continue reading: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/05/15/usda-approves-genetically-modified-t...
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Almibry
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Interesting story. I've heard that eucalyptus trees were being planted on shorelines to slow erosion, I had a hunch it was a load of crap. +^'d
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Almibry
