Your Basket

You have no items in your basket

Turning over a new leaf

TurningOverLeaf-Banner

In the UK, nearly one in three new trees planted in urban environments dies within its first year; a figure translates into a £1.26m waste of taxpayer money over the last five years. Is there a better way of doing things?

In Stockholm, years of soil compaction left the urban tree population in decline. Stockholm’s Road Traffic Administration appointed tree specialist Björn Embren to head up the various tree-saving experiments that would lead to an unexpected discovery – biochar.

Björn had an innovative approach to structuring the soil around the root system of the trees. He used rocks to prevent soil compaction and added Carbon Gold’s enriched biochar to the soil that filled the voids.

Biochar is a high carbon form of charcoal that has a structure like a honey comb. This porous structure gives it an enormous surface area that provides the perfect environment for valuable microorganisms that improve soil health, meaning greater nourishment for trees and plants.

Since 2009, at least 2,000 trees in Stockholm have been treated with enriched biochar. Although they aren’t yet fully grown, the results are impressive. Perhaps it’s time for the UK to take a leaf out of Stockholm’s book.

‘There’s no point spending loads on planting equipment and set-up if you’re ignoring the quality of the soil; spending money now to ensure soil quality saves much more money in the long-term.’ Björn Embren.

Find out more on how Björn revamped Stockholm’s street trees

Stay in the know

Subscribe to the mailing list to keep up with new products & industry developments. Don't worry... we don't like spam either.

Author

Carbon Gold

Biochar

Carbon Gold Biochar products being used in soil

Category: FAQs, Guides, News, Tree Care

Related Product

Biochar Tree Soil Improver

Carbon Gold Biochar Tree Soil Improver is ideal for transplanting or revitalising new and established…

Litre/kg
1.3kg
Of CO2 offset by
your Biochar
53kg
Of CO2 offset by
your Biochar
3kg
Of CO2 offset by
your Biochar
Quantity
1

£9.99


Add To Basket More Details
Share This Article

Google Rating
5.0