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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ray, I would concur. WE have somewhat similar issues with clay sewer lines. The root incursion occurs after the clay has fractured due to soil movement and age, not because of root pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I would be curious to see what level of chemical breakdown occurs due to root proximity at a micro ecological level, most of the coatings are fairly toxic, however, maybe this is a new wave of investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> canufnet-bounces@list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Philip van Wassenaer<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 25, 2011 6:40 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Canadian Urban Forest Network'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [CANUFNET] Fwd: Roots causing damage to Gas and Oil pipelines<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ray,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In this situation it seems to me that the onus of providing the scientific proof is on them. You should ask them to come up with peer reviewed science that shows this to be true…never, ever heard of this anywhere before.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>For a prairie town this seems even more important since trees are hard to establish and maintain…. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Philip van Wassenaer, B.SC., MFC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1248 Minnewaska Trail<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mississauga, Ontario<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Canada, L5G 3S5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Tel: (905) 274-1022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cell: (647) 221 3046<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fax: (905) 274 2170<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><img width=158 height=84 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CCADCA.8C0E7AE0" alt="UFI logo extra space.JPG"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.urbanforestinnovations.com/">www.urbanforestinnovations.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net">canufnet-bounces@list.web.net</a> [<a href="mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net">mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ray Morgan<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:41 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:canufnet@list.web.net">canufnet@list.web.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] Fwd: Roots causing damage to Gas and Oil pipelines<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>As per the subject line, I just came back from a meeting with a high profile oil company on how roots of trees/shrubs are decaying/corroding the protective coating on oil and gas pipe lines.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>They are saying that because of the moisture content that surrounds the pipes, roots are attracted to this and are now "wrapping" themselves around the lines. They are claiming that this(roots causing damage) is causing the protective coating to decay or corrode, which they say, increases the risk for pipe failure.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The pipeline is situated on a city easement that allows for the current underground oil & gas infrastructure and for future additions, essentially it's a oil and gas easement. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Trees and shrubs have been planted (1989) on this city easement to provide a visual barrier to the industrial and commercial areas of Regina. The company has signed an agreement to this, back in the early 90's. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>They are requesting that the plant material be removed because there is a concern that if the roots continue to corrode or decay the coating, this may cause leaks, explosions and loss of life.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This will have a significant impact to other areas of the municipality as there is natural gas, oil and other underground petroleum utilities. This decision could be precedence setting, even for homeowners.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>I'll have our legal staff take a look into this and get their input as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>There is no question that public safety is one of our first priorities here in Regina and that if a tree is of a public safety concern and we've determined this, we will remove it.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>My questions are;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>1. Has anyone dealt or heard of this concern before?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>2. They have verbally indicated this, but I feel they should have data to support this. Is there any documentation out there that supports their claim? <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>3. If the data/research is there that supports their claim, please pass this onto me.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Much appreciated and look forward to your response,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ray Morgan<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Manager, Forestry, Pest Control &<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Horticulture Branch<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Parks and Open Space Department<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>City Operations Division<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>P: 306.777-7065<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>C: 306.531-5119<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>E: <a href="mailto:rmorgan@regina.ca">rmorgan@regina.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Regina.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=190 height=63 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01CCADCA.8C0E7AE0"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><b><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>DISCLAIMER:</span></b><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> The information transmitted is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. 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