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Silvicide

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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.

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Further reading

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  • 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.
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