>If an ecosystem is balanced and thriving, why should we go in and destroy this or that species on the basis of an ill-guided picture of life before Columbus? No reason. But there are also cases, especially on islands with endangered endemic species, where invasive plants or animals threaten the continued existence of those species. -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html