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vesting these locusts. Once the locusts are cut, a worthless stand of ailanthus or “Tree of Heaven” would be left.
Ailanthus is considered to be a “weed tree” with no economic value in the county. This tree is also a short lived tree; even though the trees in this 12 acres were only 35 to 40 years, many ailanthus have died during the past few years. Some may won - der if these browning trees have been attacked by insects or infested with disease. No, Forester Sharp advised Col. McNear to destroy the remaining ailanthus.
WHY WOULD anyone advise destroying or killing a tree?
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