Zone map article

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This is an interesting article in today's Washington Post chronicling adaptations to climate change in Washington DC and mentioning the new zone map (few details)

 Washington Warming to Southern Plants

By David A. Fahrenthold

A warming climate in the Washington area is beginning to affect the area's 
trees, with cold-loving species finding the weather less welcoming and southern 
transplants thriving, according to findings released yesterday by the National 
Arbor Day Foundation.

To view the entire article, go to http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121901769.html?referrer=emailarticle

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