Soil carbon has been strongly depleted from urban soils thereby reducing soil structure, water holding capacity, biological activity and fertility. This is contributing to urban resource management problems such as rising water use, reduced plant growth and canopy cover, rising flooding risk and reducing water quality. Biochar is an engineered form of charcoal, a natural component of soil carbon, which has been scientifically demonstrated to effectively address many of these issues.

Ian from Transition Town Vincent and the My Healthy Soils project will run the workshop looking at:

What is biochar: its features and benefits

Ways to make biochar

How to activate biochar

How to use biochar in the urban environment to address soil, water and vegetation management issues.