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February 9, 2012

Forest thieves take salal for bouquets

ABERDEEN, Grays Harbor County (AP) — Grays Harbor County Forester Larry Smith says county forests are being raided by illegal salal pickers who are stripping the plants of the greens used in floral arrangements.

Smith told county commissioners Monday that a security officer hired to patrol he woods doesn't have authority to make arrests and officers are often busy with other calls.


 
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