We ceased using cypress here due to the rampant destruction of wetland habitats. 68% of the US wetland habitat has been destroyed since 1970 due to the deforestation that occurs to produce cypress mulch. A cypress tree takes 40 years to grow to size. We moved to chipped coconut (of the absolute highest quality) which is a sustainable and renewable resource. Here are a few articles for those that are interested in learning more about wetland habitat destruction caused by the cypress logging industry:The global decline of reptiles, deja’ vu amphibians UNCOVERING THE TRUTH: INVESTIGATING THE DESTRUCTION OF PRECIOUS WETLAND FORESTS