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Introduction to Soil Science
When: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Time: 8.30am – 12.00pm
Location: QAA Head Office: 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163
Workshop Outline:
In this workshop, led by a mycorrhizal specialist and soil biologist, Katia will introduce some general/technical knowledge enabling attendees to understand soil analysis, as well as comprehending soil fauna roles (both the good and bad). New tendencies and technologies for soil care will be discussed. You will learn basic soil science: soil physics (structure, texture, compaction), soil chemistry (pH, nutrients and nutrient cycling), and soil biology, as well as simple tests you can do on your own soil samples. With these foundations, we will discuss soil improvers and many practical how-to’s, including:
- Composts and compost teas
- pH changers
- Mulches
- Microlife,macrolifeand soil beneficials
- Organic Materials
- Improving structure and texture
Workshop Outcome:
This workshop aims to give you knowledge, tools and simple techniques to learn about and improve soil
Benefits to the Queensland Arboricultural Industry:
Filling the gaps between the world of research and the field. Sharing the knowledge for a better soil management.
Ticket Prices:
QAA Qualified Member: $140.00
QAA General Member: $155.00
NON QAA Member: $165.00
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About the Presenter:
Katia Plouznikoff is a soil biologist specialised in soil microbiology applied to agronomy. She works as an agronomist for Costa Avocados and has a fondness for mycorrhiza and plant biotechnologies. She has worked on several research projects aiming to sustainably improve crop cultures with the help of beneficial soil microorganisms. Thus Katia has spent long hours over a microscope looking at such microorganisms living in the rhizosphere, but what she likes the most is to inspect sites armed with her favorite tools such as: penetrometers, auger, moisture probes, pH probes, EC probes and Brix refractometers to conduct soil investigations for tree surgery, assessing tree and soil conditions, and performing soil sampling to establish soil chemical and physical profiles.
As an agronomist Katia carries out plant tissue analyses to investigate poisoning, contamination and nutrient deficiencies. Interpretation of soil tests and analyses combined with literature research allowed her to previously develop and implement biotechnologies for plant health care treatments such as microbial brewed compost and active mycorrhizal inoculum.
Katia is willing to share her knowledge to increase tree survival rates and promote a better tree management with sustainable organic practices to help make our environment greener.
Cancellation Policy on Workshops & Events
All bookings are confirmed upon full payment to the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc. If you wish to cancel your booking, request must be made in writing.
Credits and Refunds:
- 1 day prior or on the day – no credit or refund
- Within 7 days of event – 25% credit or refund
- Within 7-14 days of the Event – 50% credit or refund
- Over 14 days before the Event – full credit or refund
ArborCamp™ is Cashless !!
Please note Arborcamp™ is a cashless event.
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Eftpos will be available on the day if needed.
ArborCamp™ Invitation for Market Stallholders
We are excited to announce that we will be holding Arbor Camp™ in 2019. As supporters of our industry, we are personally inviting you to be a part of this event. This year the event is to be held over three days on 20th, 21st and 22nd of September at Rocky Creek Scout Camp – 3246 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, Queensland 4519.
We are hoping to attract a wide range of spectators to this event and of course the arboriculture community. We are promoting a family orientated event, with our main objective to educate people within our industry. Your support and products you supply are a huge importance in being a part of this. We ask that if you wish to accept our invitation to this year’s ArborCamp™, that you please complete the attached form, this ensures we designate you with space within the market stall area.
We will be asking all vendors to arrive on Thursday the 19th September to start the bump in, as we are wanting everything placed prior to the gates opening on Friday the 20th September. Upon Arrival you will need to locate Ben Inman or Tanya Johns who will direct you to your site and assist with any set up enquiries.
As a stall holder, we are offering you a 3 x 3 site* with a cost of $50 per site (keeping in line with current Market Stall prices). This money will need to be paid no later than 19th September 2019 to secure your spot.
In the weeks leading up to ArborCamp™, we will be promoting our sponsors and their businesses, please advise if there are any event specials or special merchandise you will be including at this Event. This will help us get the word out on what you are offering and hopefully make your site a draw card for attendees. Power on site is very limited, so please supply your own generator and tagged power cords if required.
If you have anything further to discuss or enquire about, please let us know, so we can assist you with your requirements.
We are also requesting if vendors have any promotional items, they could donate towards our kids showbags like stickers, brochures etc. we would be most appreciative.
Thank you again for your continued support of the Queensland Arboriculture Association. We look forward to your reply and most importantly your attendance at this event.
*As a stall holder only, you cannot display any items outside of this 3 x 3 site. If you wish to display bigger items or machinery outside of the allocated area, please speak to the organisers about other sponsorship options.
* The stall holder is responsible for suppling their own 3 x 3 marquee.
Registration Form: 131 KBMarket stall registration
Regards
QAA Executive Committee 2019