permaculture

[Selwyn Polit <selwyn@austintx.com>]

Hi All,
I am looking into buying a small urban organic farm in Austin.  The 
farmhouse has some asbestos shingle (outer covering of the house) which is 
being replaced.  If the asbestos fibres get onto the soil, it is possible 
to get them airborne where they can be inhaled by people and animals which 
can cause health problems.  Does anyone have any idea if this stuff will 
eventually break down or if it will in any way affect plants or wildlife if 
left in the soil?  Can it be composted?

thanks for your input
Selwyn




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