Biology:Silvicide
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Short description: Type of chemical used to kill brush and trees
As herbicides are pesticides used to kill unwanted plants, silvicides are special pesticides (cacodylic acid or MSMA, for instance) used to kill brush and trees. They can wipe out entire forests or specific, unwanted forest species.
See also
- Bioherbicide
- Deforestation
- List of environmental health hazards
- Soil contamination
- Surface runoff
References
Further reading
- Allard, J. (1974) Arsenical silvicide effects on human health. See Norris, L.A. (1974a). p 4.
- Tarrant, R.F. and Allard, J. (1972) Arsenic levels in urine of forest workers applying silvicides. Arch. Envir. Health 24:277-280.
External links
- General Information
- National Pesticide Information Center, Information about pesticide-related topics
- National Agricultural Statistics Service
- Regulatory policy
- US EPA
- UK Pesticides Safety Directorate
- European Commission pesticide information
- pmra Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Canada
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