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