RE: Wool Mulch

McERLICH, ALEC (alec@cfarm.com)
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 19:35:28 -0800

The only info I hold is for a recently developed wool mat
(Biomac-Woolmulch) from New Zealand. Their tech data states (% by wgt)
N 14.2
S 2.5
Na 0.11
K 0.29
Mg 0.05
Material developed by WRONZ (Wool Research Organization of New Zealand).
I have a limited about of info on the product. Aimed at landscaping,
horticulture and revegetation markets for weed mgt, insulation, water
retention, erosion mgt.

Alec McErlich
Dir. Agric R&D
Cascadian Farm, Inc
719 Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
USA

ph: (360) 855-2726
fax: (360) 855-0444
email: alec@cfarm.com
http://www.cfarm.com


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>From: bergman@ext.missouri.edu[SMTP:bergman@ext.missouri.edu]
>Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 1997 11:36 AM
>To: sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu
>Subject: Wool Mulch
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>
> Hello Sanet...I am working with a producer in NE Missouri who is
> trying to develop a mulch from low grade wool. There is only one
> example of a similar product we are aware of in this country.
> I am writing to see if any of you have some knowledge that could
> shed light on some gray areas:
>
> What nutrients are released into the soil with the decomposition of
> wool? -and how well readily available are these nutrients?
>
> Are you aware of any universities/ organizations who have conducted
> research trials on the use of wool as a mulch, potting medium, or
> other non-traditional, 'value-added' uses of wool?
>
> I thank you in advance for any information you can pass along.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Laura Ann Bergman
>
> Community facilitator
> Sustainable Communities Project
> PO Box 310
> Lancaster, MO 63548
>
> bergman@ext.missouri.edu
>
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