Biochar: An Emerging Tool for Improving the Health and Survivability of Urban Trees

Start Date

05/31/2020

End Date

05/31/2022

Description

What is Biochar? How is Biochar made? What has the research shown? Where has this been used before in some case studies? What type of challenges exist with the use of Biochar? All of these questions will be answered in this webinar. There will be a discussion about why Biochar is important. Recent research will be presented. And a discussion of what practitioners need to know when incorporating it into their designs. Case studies and some of the challenges will be presented and discussed.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn what is Biochar, and how is it made.
2. Understand what the research has shown about the use of biochar on the health and survivability of urban trees.
3. Comprehend what challenges the use of biochar faces and what a practitioner needs to know when using biochar.

Instructors

Peter MacDonagh, FASLA and Kelby Fite, PhD and VP and Director of Barlett Tree Laboratory

Course Codes

LA - 18005

Provider

ISDM

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