Agreement Number
08-108-29
Awardee Name
Propane Education & Research Council, via NFWF
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Reducing Soil Erosion through Thermal Pest Control
Awardee State/Territory
District of Columbia
Involved States/territories
District of Columbia
Award Year
2008
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$50,550.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Project Background
Demonstrate that weed flaming for agronomic crops can reduce or eliminate the need for tillage operations, thereby conserving moisture and limiting soil dispersal. Project will test propane flaming technology and disseminate educational materials.