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BNNZ crew met up with Rodrigo after the R2R conference. Hopefully his & Tom Miles’ presentation can be shared in the future. … Continue reading
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BNNZ will be there to wave the black flag and Phil, deputy chair, is listed as a back-up speaker. If you see him, say hi. … Continue reading
“Gaugler says he sees a few other technologies that have potential to add more value, helping overcome the tyranny of distance and cost to market. They include converting slash to biochar for soil remediation, a process that can also produce … Continue reading
BNNZ has shared some ideas related avoiding some of the environmental impacts associated with the biomass residue removal process that is underway in Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and other parts of NZ affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. This document has been shared … Continue reading
I missed this story in January but was reminded by a link in the IBI January newsletter (linked in the ABE January newsletter) https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/124046340/new-zealands-first-known-microforest-a-tiny-step-towards-fighting-climate-change “To condition the soil, Davis and Clarken have devised a way to make biochar, a charcoal-like … Continue reading
NZ links in this important new review. Maybe this meshes nicely with previous post on potential biochar business models in NZ. You can read a review here at the Biochar Discussion Group. Effects of biochar application in forest ecosystems on … Continue reading
Converting Shelterbelt Biomass to Biochar A Feasibility Analysis for North Dakota Forest Service By Kelpie Wilson Wilson Biochar Associates This PDF report linked above by Wilson Biochar Associates points to future business opportunities for biochar production in NZ. A few … Continue reading
Some positive feedback here for setting up field trials… any suggestions? … Continue reading
Overview EECA has funds available to assist businesses with wood energy projects and welcomes applications as part of the Wood Energy South Project. Capital Grants are for capital projects with good demonstration potential that lead to wood-based bioenergy is being … Continue reading
Another great article from the team at the Biochar Journal… Planting Urban Trees with Biochar by Bjorn Embrén “Urban trees face various challenges which frequently lead to high tree mortality, shorter lifespans and increased maintenance cost. To improve tree health … Continue reading