Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences Exploratory Workshops

Impact Of Natural And Anthropogenic Pyrogenic Carbon In Mediterranean Ecosystems

Convened by: José María De La Rosa Arranz (ES), Heike Knicker (ES)

Location: 5-7 November 2013, Seville, Spain

Keywords

Pyrogenic Carbon; Soil Organic Matter; Wildfires; black carbon; Biochar;

Summary

In Mediterranean ecosystems, charred vegetation residues derived from incomplete combustions (natural wildfires and prescribed burning) play an important role. They contribute to the pyrogenic carbon (PyC) or as it is also referred to as “Black Carbon” pool of soils. In addition, during the last years, the fertilizing properties of charred plant residues were re-discovered and are nowadays divulged and encouraged within the concept of using biochars produced under controlled combustion conditions as soil amendment. The long-term impact of this practice as well as that of burning harvest residues on soil properties and on soil OM quality has not been well studied and therefore doubts persist.

Preliminary programme and Provisional list of participant

(for information purposes only - this meeting is not open to the public)

• Preliminary programme and List of Participants  

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