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Overcoming Guilt

 Hello:

This is perhaps more philosophical than my previous questions. As I was
hacking down a small area of thistle plants I suddenly felt some guilt over
the destruction  I'm responsible for. On prior days I had noticed that
red-wing blackbirds nest in thistle patches. I also noticed numerous birds
(including yellow finches) eating seeds or  insects from the noxious
plants. Please convince me that  a healthy grassland or savanna habitat --
even just a few  acres -- will balance the destruction. Is there an
alternative food source I can establish for the finches?

Sometimes I worry too much.

Thank you for your views!
J. A. Raasch
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Plant Biotechnology Laboratory
UWBC 425 Henry Mall
Madison, WI   53706
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