Urban green on the farm

Article Abstract:

The California Integrated Waste Management Board granted funds in 1994 to the city of San Jose for a three year demonstration project until Mar 1997. The project, called Agriculture in Partnership with San Jose, combines field applications of yard trimmings on farms and aggressive outreach programs for increasing the growers' awareness about the use of yard trimmings. Field trials of the yard trimming products were conducted. Physical characteristics of the products were analyzed. Growers were informed about the unregulated uses of yard trimmings and the large composting operation regulations.

Agricultural policy, Yard waste, Yard wastes, San Jose, California, California. Integrated Waste Management Board

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Effect of compost and tillage on establishing plants

Article Abstract:

Researchers from the soil center at the University of California are trying to find different ways for establishing native shrubs and grasses in arid climates without using irrigation systems. The research is being done in collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which is the largest manufacturer of compost, and the researchers are testing the ability of compost to increase water holding capacity of soil through aggregation formation.

Science & research, Alliances, partnerships, Research, Environmental aspects, Alliances and partnerships, University of California, California. Department of Transportation, Roadside flora, Roadside plants

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Compost use for erosion control in California

Article Abstract:

Compost which is an erosion control material that enhances the soil and is made from readily available inexpensive feedstock's, is gaining significance as an accepted product for construction and roadside projects in California. The staff of California Department of Transportation for a project of roadside building incorporated 24 percent green waste compost and almost eliminated sediment production while increasing water infiltration.

Refuse and refuse disposal

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