Biochar from sawmill waste We have a small woodlot of eucalyptus, black walnut and Australian Blackwood. The trees have not been pruned or thinned recently and there were five large (20m) pine trees overshadowing some areas. Storms and natural die … Continue reading
Dennis Enright reported on some of the background to this project in the first biochar workshop report in August (here). Its great to see some main-stream media coverage in NZ. Click on the image for a link to short TV1 … Continue reading
We met Ben Elms recently in Cromwell when he attended our first workshop on 24 May. He had already begun his journey into biochar production and applications. Here is his report from the front line in Otago… “I got in … 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
Don Graves is giving a biochar talk during the week of events leading up to KaiFest… Day: Saturday 1 April Time: 3-5pm Location: Te Awhina Marae Description: Biochar is produced by heating wood and other carbon products to high temperatures … 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
I have a few burning issues with public safety here… what’s your opinion? … Continue reading
Steven should have his own TV series. A younger and hairier version of Bear Grills, without the parachute. I’m also betting he’s a much better cook. They can both skin a deer but can the Bear pollinate flowers and graft … Continue reading
http://www.businessawardseurope.com/vote/detail-new/the-award-for-environmental-corporate-sustainability-1/15785 … Continue reading
This trial run was conducted on 1st November