Reply #23: The OP did not source his post.

[Jakes Progress]

This is a mass mailing from PIJAC, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. It is a trade organization for the commercial pet business.

I'm not saying that this invalidates the OP's concern or makes the statements invalid, but the body of the OP is from a "Warning" sent to pet dealers. The source would help understand the hysteria.

I do work with restoring land after it has been ruined by non-native species invasion. Plants as seemingly bland as the Ligustrum that fills so many gardens are killing native forests and grasslands. They choke out native plants that are more suited for the land. They use up the water and shade out the native plants. Once they succeed, they die, leaving ruined soil and nutrient dead planting medium because they weren't meant to grow here.

I suspect that many areas are beginning to have problems with released species.

This sounds like legislation that comes from the rules meant to protect against non-native encroachment not working.


Oh. And what does this have to do with Presidential General Discussion? Has Obama commented on this? There is a Pet forum. Sounds like someone wanted a large audience and thought this forum would get it.