Deborah Schamoni

Lime primarily neutralizes excess acids in the soil and thus increases the pH value. By stabilizing the pH value, lime also prevents the release of harmful heavy metals, such as aluminium, that have accumulated in the soil. Once dissolved, lime provides significant amounts of calcium and magnesium as nutrients. Lime also improves and stabilizes the soil structure, as larger aggregates are formed. Positive consequences are: an increased water storage capacity, reduced surface run- off, improved aeration and more intensive root growth. Improving the pH value and the soil’s physical properties, microorganisms, worms and many other soil organisms have better living conditions. This results in increased biodiversity and soil fertility.

w/ Simona Andrioletti, Tim Bennett, Selma Gültoprak, Jan Hoeft, Alfons Knogl, Julia Scher, Maria VMier Bavarian Forest

Organized by Alfons Knogl