[Terrapreta] Strong warning against "simple" charcoal kilns

[lou gold]

I'm with you Kevin.

Please consider adding "better waste management" to your excellent list.

lou


On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Sean K. Barry <sean.barry at juno.com> wrote:

>  Hi Kevin,
>
> We should all be directing our efforts to advancing the use of charcoal
> additions for whatever reason. There are many good and valid reasons
> possible for adding char to the soil, such as:
>
> * Prevention of nutrient loss
> * Prevention of groundwater pollution
> * Supporting beneficial soil life forms
> * Soil conditioning
> * Improved soil moisture capture and retention
> * Promotion of increased plant growth
> * Carbon sequestration
> * Etc...
>
> This is a great comment, Kevin.  I think you are right on spot with it.
> Thank you.
>
> Regards,
>
> SKB
>
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