[Terrapreta] Black soil

[Greg and April]

We might keep in mind that the Great Plains of the US, saw fire almost every 
year, and when the pioneers settled the area they claimed that the soil was 
some of the finest.

In areas short of water, fire might be the best way to return nutrients to 
the soil, since most microorganisms need moisture to thrive.

Greg H.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Chisholm" <kchisholm at ca.inter.net>
To: "Richard Haard" <richrd at nas.com>
Cc: "Todd Jones" <todd.jones2 at comcast.net>; "Terrapreta" 
<terrapreta at bioenergylists.org>; "David MacLeod" <miles58 at yahoo.com>; "Mike 
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Subject: Re: [Terrapreta] Black soil


>
> Very interesting point! What are your thoughts on the difference between
> "Black Soil" and "Terra Preta"?
>
> When is a "dark earth" simply "Black Soil", and when is it Terra Preta?
>
> Kevin
>