RE: Re: [Cz-L] Photos of Cemetery Cleanup now posted

Dear Czernowitzers,

Every problem has a solution. Cornel is right, so is Bruce,
BUT, we are not talking about roots of big trees
and we want herbicides which are safe. Such herbicides are used
in other cemeteries and other places.

Mimi


Quoting Bruce Reisch <bir1_at_nysaes.cornell.edu>:

>
> Cornell Fleming wrote:
>> Hi all, just a word of warning,and i am sorry to be negative. The
>> pictures look fabulous...but this is not proper clearing. Unless
>> the roots are destroyed all the jungle will be back within a fairly
>> short time.
>
> I have also heard from experts that complete root destruction is also
> injurious. When the roots die and disintegrate, stones can more
> readily sink and topple. If herbicides are used, the chemicals
> themselves may harm certain kinds of stones. I don't think it's as
> simple as completely killing all roots. Plants will eventually
> return, even if roots of the present crop are killed. I do hope,
> though, that the work camp participants are seeking the advice of
> those knowledgeable on cemetery preservation issues.
>
> Bruce
>

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