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Biochar & Agriculture Research
The goal of this research is to document the impact of different percentages of biochar on the yield of a range of crops.
The goal of this citizen-science project is to determine the extent to which adding biochar to the soil increases the yield for a range of crops:
- Numerous growers will participate in adding different amounts of biochar to their soil (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%); then identifying the yield corresponding to each percent. The type of crop grown in each patch will be the same.
- Growers will choose from the following crops: lettuce, beans, squash and tomatoes.
Contact us if you are interested in participating in this research.
Climate Change Fact Sheets for Gabriola
The following fact sheets were created in partnership with the Climate 12-12-12 initiative.
Climate Change & Local Terrestrial Ecosystems
Climate Change & Food Security
Climate Change & Local Energy Use
Climate Change: Reducing Consumption & Rethinking Waste
Climate Change & Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Climate Change, Health & Well-Being
Climate Change & Local Economy
Climate Change & Transportation
Climate Change & Local Buildings
Climate Change & Water (Rainwater harvesting system components)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Research
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories for Gabriola Island will be produced every two years and will build on the 2008 GHG emission inventory (Weller, Doe & McKechnie, 2010).
The sources analyzed will include: diesel and gasoline used for personal transportation (cars, trucks, boats, float planes), ferry fuel, heating for homes and businesses (propane, heating oil, electricity, wood), food transportation, and waste.
Contact us if you are interested in participating in this research.