permaculture

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <london@sunsite.unc.edu>]

http://sunSITE.unc.edu/london   InterGarden   
london@sunSITE.unc.edu   llondon@bellsouth.net

On Fri, 30 Jan 1998 FionaNyx@aol.com wrote:

> 1)  Specifically, info about how much of a risk are lead (paint flaking over
> decades),  copper (from roof & downspouting), termite treatments that may 
> have
> been done near dwellings (Dursban, etc...) & the mixture of contaminants (&
> what are the dangerous ones) from surface runoff from paved areas in areas
> with lots of car use for the last century?
> 2) AND how to treat the above.
> 3) AND what cropping can be done safely during treatment or without 
> treatment?
> 4)  Contact info & recommendations of providers of reasonably priced soil
> testing which will cover all contaminants that could be of concern (what's 
> bad
> & likely to be there or so bad it's better to check anyway).
> 5)  Input as to what those contaminants are (defines a list, discussions 
> about
> where they are likely) and/ or references which treat this subject.


I have begun a collection of assorted information on the above topics.
It resides primarily at this location; more information may
be found in nearby directories.

http://sunsite.unc.edu/london/orgfarm/bioremediation

You should find a lot of what you need there, particularly lists
and email & mail references, some toxic soil bioremediation
methods.

Lawrence