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Rural Development and Local Government - The example of the Regional Unit of Evritania in the development of beekeeping
Tasios A., Gounari S., Fotiadis G., (Corresponding) Papadopoulos A.
Topic:
Agroforestry, forest and agricultural sustainability
The region of Evritania is a mountainous area of Central Greece. Its intense and rough terrain is characterized by lush diversity in flora and fauna species and landscapes. It has a long history that extends back to pre-historical times. However, this unique nature’s hot spot is facing during the...Read more
Keywords:
beekeeping, local authorities, Abies spp. fir honey, mountainous forest, climate change.
Chemical properties of plant-based biochar to be used as soil fertiliser in Galicia (NW Spain)
Ferreiro-Domínguez N., Salman S., (Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M.
Topic:
Recycling of materials to new products
The excessive use of chemical fertilisers can cause soil acidification, depletion of soil quality, and biodiversity loss. Alternatively, biochar can improve crop productivity due to its ability to bind macronutrients and micronutrients and also adsorb various contaminants. However, the properties...Read more
Keywords:
conifers, broadleaves, soil amendment, pyrolysis, forest trees waste
