Treated wood earning praise DESPITE THE obvious environmental benefits of pressure-treated wood, con- sumers should be aware of proper use and handling tips for the product accord- ing to a recent statement by The Canadian Institute of Treated Wood (CITW). Henry Walthert, a professional forester and Executive Director of the Institute, says there are certain applications for which the use of pressure-treated wood is not recommended. For example, treated wood products should not be used in areas where they would come in direct, prolonged contact with food or animal feed. The ingredients used in pressure-treated wood are chemi- cals which protect wood from fungi and insects. They are ap- plied to the lumber in a pressure chamber and allowed to fix and dry before the iumber is shipped to market. Properly applied, this treatment greatly extends the > NEY Soil Organic fertilizers contain z many micronutrients which are essential to your living garden, Soils drenched m chemical fertil- izers, herbicide 3, and pesticides kill of f vital organisms and benfi- cial life such as earthworms. Healthy soil will produce hearty plants. Have your soiltested at a gardencentre (or purchase a soil testing kit) to determme acid / alkaline levels. Then follow these Soil Builder 4 parts blood mea! 2 parts bone meal ‘part kelp or rock useable life of lumber in harsh conditions, thereby reducing the heavy cutting demand on Cana- dian forests. That is the focus of an en- vironmental information program recently faunched by CITW. En- titled ‘Treated Wood Saves Trees,’’ the program is geared to provide the public with informa- tion on the positive environmental impact and the safety aspects of treated wood. “When you mention chemicals and pesticides publicly, people in- stantly conjure up visions of unrestrained use of products like DDT and Agent Orange,’’ said Walthert. ‘‘Most people don’t understand chemistry and are frightened by it. When used pro- perly, chemicals can provide tremendous benefits to society and to the environment.” Pressure- treated wood is one example of the usefulness of chemical treat- ments. Walthert said the institute has been working closely with Agriculture Canada, which oversees the Pest Control Pro- Our Green Pianet Recipes for acleaner, healthier environment Building organic guidelines to enhance your soil. To increase the acid level: R mutch with coffee grounds, oak leaves, pine needies,beechieaves, sphagnum peat moss, and addpow- (dered sulphur (2 teaspoons per square foot). 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