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Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 6:53
PM
Subject: English Ivy and birds
I have several large trees partially covered
with what I think is English Ivy. I suppose this is an invasive exotic but it
provides nesting and roosting cover for a variety of birds and in winter the
berries are taken by at least 5 species including Bluebirds. Can anyone tell
me about the pluses and minuses of this vine. Should it be allowed to
spread?
Reece