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I’m a bit slow to report on this but it was a great success. We had folk from Taupo to Kaitia but mostly local to Pukekohe and the Auckland area. Cam’s farm was a great venue and the weather was … Continue reading
Frank is based in the more attractive and stimulating part of Eastern NZ. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-12/tas-country-hour-8-may-2015/6461028 He’s becoming the ‘go-to’ guy on TFOD among many other things. We need to clone him for NZ… things would be happening a lot faster. He’s … Continue reading
Hans-Peter Schmidt was in Nepal during the earthquake working on biochar projects. Please take a look at his story… Dear all, In the following article I try to share both impressions and some of the despair experienced last week in … Continue reading
If Glenn MacIntosh does not scare you in this 30mins then you are a fairly hard core climate change sceptic. We have a frightening and depressing outlook based on his review and my assessment of human nature. But I hear … Continue reading
My first post for 2015 is depressing and scary but Albert offers hope from 24mins… … Continue reading
Biochar gets a mention in this NZ Herald article Co/ Tim Langley at Carbonscape… The power of biochar “Executive director of CarbonScape, Tim Langley, says the real potential technological impact on forestry long-term lies in a product known as biochar. … Continue reading
2015 will celebrate International year of Soils. And did you know that World Soil Day was 5 December… “The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the … Continue reading
What do NZ and Belgium have in common? Both countries are talking about Shit. But the stories are very different with the Belgium article much more positive and it includes biochar. From Gareth Morgan… Is New Zealand heading up shit creek? “Holy … 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
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