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Everything you Need to Know about Vetiver Grass
What is Vetiver? Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) a member of the POACEAE family native to South-East Asia. It is a sterile clump-forming perennial grass. It is grown and used in over 120 countries, primarily tropical, sub-tropical and Mediterranean regions of the world. Vetiver Varieties There are 12 varieties of Vetiver Grass, the three main varieties…
Read MoreSoil Erosion- The Ugly Truth
Soil Erosion – The Ugly Truth Soils erosion is the process by which soil, is degraded and removed from its original place. Not a subject that is likely to be at the forefront of most people’s minds, but an important one nevertheless. Soil whilst all around us is rarely considered and yet is vital to…
Read MoreHow Vetiver Cleans up Water Pollution
Diffuse Water Pollution (DWP) is a significant cause of water pollution in England and Wales. And is now recognised as the major reason why over 75% of UK water bodies are not meeting the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) requirements. (Houses of Parliament, PostNote 478, 2014) . The National Audit Office 2010 estimate, the cumulative…
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