Gardening Using Treated Lumber.

Some people have questions and fears related to using “treated lumber” for raised vegetable garden beds. We direct people to the following research studies and information sources to address their questions and concerns.

Penn State Extension: Environmental Soil Issue - "Garden Use of Treated Lumber." (download pdf)

​Human Ecological Risk Assessment (journal): "Human Health Risk Evaluation of ACQ-Treated Wood." (download pdf)
  
Walter Reeves - The Georgia Gardener (blog post)- "Treated Wood - Safety of ACQ"

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