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What is CCA-treated wood?
If your residential wood structure was built before 2004 and is not made of cedar or redwood, it was most likely constructed with wood pressure-treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). CCA is a chemical preservative comprised of arsenic, chromium, and copper. First produced decades ago, it was a major source of treated-wood for decks, playgrounds, and other outdoor residential structures until 2004.
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Seeding, Overseeding, or Sodding the Lawn
Seeding, Overseeding, or Sodding the Lawn
Spring is an excellent time to establish new lawns and repair damage to lawns. To establish a new lawn, both seeding and sodding work well. Sodding provides instant lawn and might be more expensive initially. However, total cost over a few years might be very comparable. Seeding works very well too. For an existing lawn, over-seeding with a slice/slit seeder is a good way to go.
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County News
"Choose It! Use It!"
"Choose It! Use It!"
"The 'Choose It! Use It!' program is geared for kids to help fight obesity, but it's also more than that -- it's a program to help kids become healthier," said Shari Gallup, OSU Extension educator in family and consumer sciences.
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Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
Licking County's OCVN Chapter assists local partners in presenting programs about local flora and fauna and stewardship opportunities.
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