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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, I imagine that native flora that does fine in the environment in that area without being watered will probably take over if nothing happens.

[–] Landmammals 8 points 1 year ago

It's probably that the transplanted trees didn't have time to establish a root structure, where a tree from seed would have had deeper roots.