Roze Aleksa Bogdane, Latvia, Photo Story of 3-5 Photos
Salt is a winter anti-slip material that does not disappear when the snow melts but accumulates in thesoil. Salt harms trees, their leaves turn yellow, dry out and the trees gradually die.
Salt is the most accessible, cheapest anti-slip material. However, it would be better to use otheralternatives, for example, sand. [1]
“Many janitors haven`t noticed that they are doing something illegal. We have drawn the attentiontowards the issue.” adds Cepuritis [2]
The trees will be watered to rinse the salt off the soil. Actions will be taken to protect trees. [4]
Salt hurts dog paws. They lick them, but it can cause poisoning. Not every pet is willing to wear boots.[5]
References:
[1] LU Biology institute researcher of the plant mineral nutrition laboratory Gunta Čekstere “Sālsielās un uz ceļiem, tā ietekme un iespējamās alternatīvas”, LVPortals.lv, 14.01.2013
[2] Interview in e-mail with Edmunds Cepurītis, chairman of the Housing and EnvironmentCommittee of the Riga City Council. 23.03-01.04.2021.
[3] Binding regulations of the Riga City Council – saistošie noteikumi
[4] “Kā pasargāt kokus no sāls?” pilsetacilvekiem.lv 24.04.2019
[5] Veterinarian Zane Briģe, LTV Uldis Birziņš “Rīta panorāma” 27.02.2018
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