The New Zealand Biochar Research Centre is planning to organise a Professional Development Course in Biochar Training for Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development to be held at Massey University (Palmerston North) by the end of summer (Feb-March 2015). This course … Continue reading
“Following the success of the first and the second Biochar Training Course, The Biochar and Green Agriculture Center of Nanjing Agriculture University in collaboration with the University of Newcastle and University of NSW of Australia is announcing a third course to be held … Continue reading
I met Hemon Dey on a visit to Atamai Eco Village near Motueka in August. Hemon has been writing about his experiences with moving to Atamai in http://ourecolife.blogspot.com/ He has also been busy on the biochar front. Check out his journey so … Continue reading
I’ve been trying to capture opportunities for funding biochar related community or commercial trial projects as and when they arise. You can see old posts related to funding from the Funding tag or Project funding category. Graeme Anderson has now … Continue reading
Plenty of high profile international biochar brainpower at the lectern for this workshop on the 10 December. The program looks interesting. http://www.conferenceonline.com/conference_invitation.cfm?id=20471&key=C70C0959-D5DB-4456-839F-8EB215CF5E18 “Leading experts from Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Thailand, UK and USA will discuss biochar applications in … Continue reading
Wilding pine is an invasive species that has infested over 800,000Ha in the SI and 300,000Ha in the north (2007). The NZ Wilding Conifer Management Group website is a focal point for information on this topic. Wilding & Co are turning … Continue reading
Ngataringa Organic Garden Biochar Gathering Sunday 16 November, 3pm 27 Lake Road, Devonport, Auckland Cam Smith and the ABE team invite you to see biochar production and application to develop the use of biochar in the Auckland region. Socialise and exchange notes with other … Continue reading
The following report is from Cam Smith in Auckland. He has agreed to try to host a biochar gathering at their community gardens so do put your hand up if you can help… date still to be set. Here’s what we … Continue reading
I’ve received the following invitation from Venture Southland… maybe an opportunity for biochar community group networking or project development… wilding pine utilisation maybe? Wood Energy South Launch Event, Presentations and Site Visits – Don’t miss this opportunity: This is an opportunity … Continue reading
Kathleen Draper was recently in Oz to talk about her work with biochar. She was a guest speaker at the Mullumbimby bio-charfest (some reports on the fest from their facebook page). She has worked extensively with biochar in vineyards… a link … Continue reading