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Burleson unveils phased soil remediation plan for Centennial Park to protect trees
Summary
Urban forester Jesse Farris reported alkaline soils, presence of Phytophthora and other opportunistic pathogens at Centennial Park; staff proposed targeted sulfur and deep‑root fertilization, biochar and mulching, fungicide treatments, species changes, community plantings, and a three‑year monitoring plan with grant pursuit.
City staff announced a multi‑year plan to remediate soil and improve tree health at Centennial Park after testing found high alkalinity and signs of soilborne pathogens.
Jesse Farris, the city’s urban forester, told council soil pH at the park is near 8—"a little too alkaline for our tree species"—and tests showed low availability of iron and phosphorus and the…
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