Document Summary

Arboricultural Practice Note 2 - Compost from Woody Wastes.

APN2 is a short guide which discusses the subject of composting woody wastes. It gives reasons why composting woody materials is advantageous and gives advice on methods of composting. It discusses the various processes at work during composting and also the various steps that can be taken to ensure satisfactory completion of the process.

APN2 contains the following headings.

• Converting Waste into a Useful Product.
• Why Not Apply Chips Direct to Soil?
• Wood Chips in Horticulture.
• Composting Woody Wastes.
• 'Cooking' the Chips.
• Uses for Composted Chips.
• Cash in on Other Wastes.

APN2. Four A4 pages. Published in 1996 and available direct from the AAIS.

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