02-05-2021, 12:23 AM
macphanatic wrote:Yep way better use and far better than buying up swampland to build
Much better use of land than all those mansions and mini mansions along the coast of Florida.
resorts for Mr. Mouse, NBC-Universal, et al.
The longleaf pines are endangered and some of those sure look like longleafs.
Not according to the USDA.
Take another look.
And, the area in question is Fort Myers which is in southwest Florida
not Northern Florida where the majority of 'longleaf' forests exist.
Take another look indeed.
Southern pine from managed forestry is used in everyday items.
House framing & trim, OSB, plywood, utility poles, furniture, medicine,
and even food stuffs.
