[Stoves] Free Fuel rotting around you

[rajan_jiby at dataone.in]

Dear All,

It may be just enough to collect the twigs for fuel and leave the leaves 
where they are for rotting. Twigs are are more useful as fuel since they are 
heavier and also easier to collect and use. Also, improved cookstoves use 
less fuel for the same cooking task.

Regards,

Rajan


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> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:54:27 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Robert Fairchild <solarbobky at yahoo.com>
> To: Discussion of biomass cooking stoves
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> Subject: Re: [Stoves] Free FUEL is rotting around you !
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> Dear Stovers,
> ?If we remove too much biomass we will disrupt the functioning of the 
> ecosystem. The biomass contains nutrients, protects the soil from erosion, 
> and produces soil as it decomposes. At the very least the mineral 
> nutrients (ash) need to be returned to the land. Biochar could replace 
> some of the "stolen" water holding ability.
> ?Bob
>