[Terrapreta] Pure Organics Vs. Biological Agriculture

[David Yarrow]

sounds like a challenge for creative thinking and innovative design.  considering much of the eastern woodlands of north america were burned to make charcoal for blacksmiths and foundries, i think our modern industry and technology can devise a way to get the job done.  after all, the price of crude oil just went over $80/barrel.  and besides, if a gang of artist in california built a gasifier on the back of a pickup truck, what can some creative designers come up with.
 http://whatiamupto.com/gasification/woodgastruck.html 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Sean K. Barry 
To: David Yarrow ; terrapreta at bioenergylists.org 
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Terrapreta] Pure Organics Vs. Biological Agriculture


The problem becomes one of finite chemical energy in the feedstock and efficient processing of the feedstock into charcoal.  Handling the biomass; harvesting it, bailing it, moving it, chopping it, drying it, etc. all take energy.
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