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Red worms or manure worms can grow to about 5-7 centimetres (3 inches) long and will eat their own weight in garbage every 24 hours. When worms are used in composting it is called vermicomposting.


Tofino protesters end vigil after tree wins reprieve


Tofino protesters end vigil after tree wins reprieve
Two men who have been living in an 800 year old Western red cedar climbed down yesterday. The ancient tree was scheduled to be cut down after an arborist's report that stated the tree is rotting. The two men came down after being promised that the tree won't be cut for another 45 days to give town council time to discuss other solutions. The council is worried that the tree may fall onto a nearby development. One possible solution would be to build a support structure that would prevent the tree from falling naturally.
MAY 16, 2001
The Vancouver Sun
MAY 16, 2001

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