[USCC] Using Compost for Revegetation after a Fire?

[LARRY SIKORA]

Matthew:
  Check with Tom Deluca at the University of Montana. He's conducted
studies on soil biological properties after a forest fire. His address
is tom.deluca at cfc.umt.edu.

Larry Sikora
Compost Systems and Utilization
PO Box 6076
China Village, ME 04926
(207)968-2268
ljsikora at fairpoint.net



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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matthew Cotton" <mattcotton at mindspring.com>
> To: "US Composting Council Compost Discussion List"
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> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:02 AM
> Subject: [USCC] Using Compost for Revegetation after a Fire?
>
>
>> Dear Compost Community:
>>
>> Is anyone familiar with any research or experience applying compost as
>> an erosion control/revegetation effort after a wildfire?
>>



>> Any lessons learned? Things to avoid? Any thoughts on how to convince
>> public officials and land use authorities that this is a good idea?
>> Anyone think this isn't a good idea?
>>
>> Matthew Cotton
>> Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC
>> 19375 Lake City Road
>> Nevada City, CA  95959
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> Join us at the US Composting Council's 16th Annual Conference & Trade
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