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[Guy Martin]

Hi all,

 

I received a request for service from a resident here in the City of
Langley. There is an A. platanoides in his front yard approx 30 years of
age and in good health...or it was.

He says it defoliated approximately two months ago. Last night he called
the Natural gas company as he and his neighbors had evidence of a gas
leak in his front yard. They dug up and repaired the leak. He figures
this leak may have been on going for a couple of months, as they smelt
gas of and on over that period. The soil is going to be removed (just
the stuff they excavated) and replaced. When I arrived the smell was
incredible...so much so that I thought it was still leaking but it was
coming from the contaminated soil. I understand that the natural gas
will deplete the soil of oxygen. The actual leak and excavation was/is
approximately 8 meters from the trunk and just outside of the drip line.
My question is what effects will this have on the long term health of
the tree? I am going to investigate into the health of the tree to the
best of my knowledge later in the week but was looking for some insight
on this situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Guy Martin

Head Gardener/Arborist

City of Langley

 

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