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Quote: Originally Posted by kingkong Chestnut blight, White pine blister rust, red pine scale, dutch elm disease, terpentine beetles are just a few of the Exotic pests introduced in the past. I guess we are trying to learn from past mistakes. If there were no quarantine laws our exotic and native trees would be subjected to hundreds of potentially devastating pests. It is not always convenient but someone has to help protect our environment.

Your Correct Gary! Bringing one back to the states can bring back hitchikers that can take out your entire collection of trees not to mention perhaps other bigger natural trees in area.

I know Nancy was kidding when she said that. Their just isnt a way to bring them back at all..

Joe