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      <title>Keeping Formosan Termites from Spreading after Hurricanes</title>
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      <title>Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:33:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>BBranch@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Branch)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Chainsaw Safety</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:58:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hurricanes put a lot of limbs and whole trees on the ground in various areas of the state, and many people already are working on cleanup efforts. An LSU AgCenter forest safety specialist says safety should be a major consideration during those efforts – particularly when it comes to use of a chainsaw. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:20:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:08:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Not A Good Time To Replant A Lawn, Regardless Of Hurricanes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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