Why does this read as passively blaming Australians for modern day California wildfires?? Also fyi (it’s a paragraph or two so I’ll put it in a spoiler) it was and still is a California problem.
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The eucalyptus goes to California: Following its spread throughout Europe, northern Africa, India, and South America, settlers in California became increasingly interested in the eucalyptus. Not only was eucalyptus a fascinating novelty, but the California Gold Rush of the late 1840s and early 1850s created high demand for wood for constructing buildings and for fuel. Deforestation had become a serious concern, so much so that the California Tree Culture Act of 1868 was created to encourage people to plant more trees, particularly along roads. Many entrepreneurs rushed to capitalize on the situation. Ellwood Cooper’s role in spreading eucalyptus: Ellwood Cooper, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the key individuals who helped the eucalyptus take off in California, is a local legend here in Santa Barbara
NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I have never been there, so forgive my ignorance… Are these the only things in California that are extremely flammable?
minibyte@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
No, houses are flammable too. They’re surrounded by invasive and extremely flammable eucalyptus trees.
CaptSatelliteJack@lemy.lol 1 month ago
This bit is hilarious