[Terrapreta] "How do I do it?"

[lou gold]

Hey Tom and ALL,

Invitation sent over at EcoWorld.

Aha, now I understand the reason for the listserv approach.  Yes, low
bandwidth is a limitation that I also face as I travel in Brazil. So, I blog
and chat and skype only when I can. But, there's no reason not to have a
multi-level approach.  Maybe we should start developing some parallel
networking tools?

I'm very connected with the open source, free software, digital inclusion
movement, here in Brazil. It's been pioneered by the Federal Ministry of
Culture under the leadership of Gilberto Gil. Maybe there can be some good
connections to the terra preta movement which, quite naturally, will
flourish best in an open source environment.

Please let me your ideas for new levels of networking and I'll try to
connect them to those who know much more than I do about the possibilities
of Internet2 and more.

All best,

lou

On Dec 2, 2007 2:22 AM, Tom Miles <tmiles at trmiles.com> wrote:

>  Lou,
>
>
>
> Just invite folks to the terra preta list. Everyone is exploring. The
> collective discussion of fundamentals is healthy.  We don't have experts
> here on all the topics.
>
>
>
> As various tools become available discussion will evolve on them. But we
> have to be aware of the limitations of the audiences. For example, some of
> the newer social networking tools require high bandwidth. This discussion
> runs on a simple listserv instead of the web because that is the easiest for
> people dialing in with low bandwidth to communicate. Many of the people who
> should benefit from Terra Preta have little or no bandwidth.
>
>
>
> Our purpose is to explore and spread the application of the technology.
> The only way to do that is to put charcoal in the pot or in the ground.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your vigorous activity and enthusiasm for terra preta.
>
>
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> *From:* lou gold [mailto:lou.gold at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 01, 2007 6:13 PM
> *To:* Tom Miles
> *Cc:* Terrapreta
> *Subject:* Re: [Terrapreta] "How do I do it?"
>
>
>
> Tom,
>
> There's a request (below) over in the thread at EcoWorld
>
> It says,
>
>    1. Jeongha Kim* Says:
>    **December 1st, 2007 at 11:55 am<http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/2007/11/27/terra-preta/#comment-64187>
>    *
>
> *After reading this post, I became really interested in applying this
> technology (if I may say) to a patch of cropfield at my house located in a
> mountainous area. Is there any way I can try it at home?*
>
> *btw, the discussion is also very interesting and engaging. I have a lot
> of questions popping up as I read each post, and I'll post them soon.*
>
>
> Do you want to jump in? Or, should I invite him ove to here? Or what?
>
> I think it would be great if we can help people get involved. They will
> generate important on-the-ground stories and information. I believe that
> might awhile to get the formal science
> on terra preta but very important anecdotal information can start right
> away and play a
> good role in the overall process.
>
> I often feel that I need to apologize for the fact I emerged from a
> hardcore wilderness defender
> background and that I'm really stupid about the role of humans in nature.
> But intuitively I suspect that we could build a network of terra preta
> farmers/gardeners/growers. I think that the conversation would be generative
> and that something would be created out of it. Does anyone here know about
> social networking? Should some sort of terra preta community be created on
> orkut or facebook
> or.....? What do ya think?
>
> lou
>
> On Dec 1, 2007 11:32 PM, Tom Miles <tmiles at trmiles.com> wrote:
>
> For starters: The Charcoalab Kit
> http://bionecho.org/charcoalab/teachers.php
>
>
>
> See also: The Chracoalab Pot Trials http://terrapreta.bioenergylists.org/charcoalabpottrials
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>
>
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> These provide a sense of proportions.
>
>
>
> Tom
>
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> *From:* terrapreta-bounces at bioenergylists.org [mailto:
> terrapreta-bounces at bioenergylists.org] *On Behalf Of *lou gold
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 01, 2007 4:49 PM
> *To:* Terrapreta
> *Subject:* [Terrapreta] "How do I do it?"
>
>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I'm starting to get email requests from people saying "How do I do it?"
>
> The "it" is terra preta and the people seem to be non-scientists with
> gardens or small plots. Is there a good thread or link to send them to?
> I sense that there are a lot of people who would love to get their
> hands dirty with terra preta.
>
> Thanks,
>
> lou
>
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