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Athens-Clarke County coordinator says air spading can extend downtown trees’ lives
Athens-Clarke County · October 27, 2025
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Matteo Fennell, Community Forestry Coordinator for Athens-Clarke County, told a meeting that air spading — using compressed air to restore pore space in compacted soil — can help downtown trees survive and extend their lives.
Matteo Fennell, Community Forestry Coordinator for Athens-Clarke County, told a meeting that air spading — using compressed air to restore pore space in compacted soil — can help downtown trees survive and extend their lives.
"The number 1 thing that kills trees is water stress," Fennell said, explaining that repeated car and foot traffic compacts…
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