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Chinese Tallow Tree
Organization(s):Bayou View Middle School (GLIDKIGP)
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Jacob Goldin
Francisco Murillo
Ryan Singleton
Wyatt Caldwell
Grade Level:Middle School (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
GLOBE Educator(s):Angela Lee
Contributors:Shelby M. Grice, Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection
Pat Wooden
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report, Standard Research Report
Protocols:Land Cover Classification, Earth As a System
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/05/2025
In many places across the south, Chinese Tallow trees are harassing the environment. The purpose of this study is to find an estimated number of trees and find a way to mitigate them in Gulfport, Mississippi. After interviewing scientists from Mississippi State University, it was discovered that the Chinese Tallow tree can grow almost entirely in water. The goal would be to eliminate or reduce the trees in these areas. If achieved, it would be possible to lessen the number of floods in areas at or below sea level by removing the blockade to the flood prevention systems. In conclusion, the Chinese Tallow tree is harmful to the environment and the objective is to remove the trees from inside the rivers and allow the flood precaution methods to work with fewer flaws.