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Vermicompost, compost and biochar, tools for adaptation to climate change, prevention and mitigation of the effects derived from natural risks in the agricultural and forestry environment (VERCOCHAR)

The potential of incorporating locally processed organic waste into agricultural and forest soils will be evaluated using simple methodologies based on biological (compost and vermicompost) and physical (biochar) processes. This will improve the soil's physicochemical and biological properties and facilitate its regeneration. To this end, the organic waste available in each area will be defined and analyzed, the resulting processed products will be characterized, and their effect on soil properties—primarily water retention and carbon sequestration—will be assessed. Their capacity for regenerating previously identified degraded and contaminated soils will also be evaluated. Innovative techniques for utilizing local plant waste to promote reforestation will also be developed. All these actions will be combined with awareness and training campaigns for local communities on soil conservation and regeneration strategies.

Researcher at the University of La Laguna

Project Coordinator

  • Information
  • Program: INTERREG
  • Call/Topics: POMAC
  • Start date: 01/09/2019
  • End date: 31/08/2022
  • Project Fact Sheet