Hey all,
Removing myself voluntarily from the rapidly growing opportunistic pathogens and the epidemic affects of same, I'm located now on the Southeastern Seaboard, where telltale emissions from high-sulfur coal burning powerplants (Northern Mexico) are disturbing little and contributing less stress overall to the wonderfully diverse and important soils that do so much more than simply provide a base for our wonderful trees to stand in.
I've already made some wonderful contacts in the disease community that sees much more real associations between symbiotic microbes and plant health - much unlike in Texas, where chemical company funding dictate the bulk of research and advocacy for disease treatments.
Trees do maintain, and exercise appropriate immune response, just thought I'd throw that in for those who still remain insistant that they know no better!!
I'm learning some diverse new specimens - this area is real cool!! Please don't forget about me here, I'm ready when you are,
Reed