Compost from waste for local authorities

When
04th December 2008
Where
Myra Shay, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Time
09:00

This event will be held in to help specifiers, procurement managers, planners and landscape architects learn how they can use waste-derived compost to great advantage in regeneration, highways and grounds management.

Attendees will learn -

  • What is compost and how to purchase it
  • Compost product specifications and product quality issues
  • Compost production and quality standards
  • Procedural specifications
  • Find out about local and national demonstrations of compost use
  • Meet your local composter and find out what products they supply


    • The event will be presented by Ron Alexander from R. Alexander Associates Inc. Ron is an American horticulturalist and compost sales and marketing specialist with almost 25 years of experience in compost sales and end use. Ron has been closely involved in the UK composting industry for over 8 years.

    Additional resources and support provided by Anthony Walker and Mark Baker from Walker Organics Management and several participants in REY’s compost demonstration trials.

    This event will feature the regeneration of Myra Shay open space presented by David Lawson from Sports Turf Research Institute.

    To reserve a free place on this course send your contact details to Mark Baker at Walker Organics Management, or alternatively call 07791656344 / mark@walkerom.com.

    Spaces are strictly limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.