A self propagating seed bolus and method of afforestation for carbon offset using the seed bolus

摘要

#$%^&*AU2011201656A120111027.pdf#####A self-propagating seed/plant bolus containing a seed or seedling for direct implantation into soil, the bolus including a receptacle (2) for housing an effective amount of a water forming composition (3) and a seed/plant growing medium, wherein the composition and growing medium are separated in a storage condition by a membrane (5), the seed or seedling being located in the growing medium wherein the seed or plant root system of the seedling is located proximal the water forming composition (3); wherein the water forming composition (3) is formulated to release water at a predetermined rate upon contact with microbes in the growing medium and/or an external soil environment; and wherein in a germinating/propagating condition, the membrane allows contact between a surface portion of the water forming composition (3) and the growing medium such that the rate of water formation is effective in initiating germination and/or propagating plant growth insitu. Also disclosed is a system for afforestation including a mobile apparatus for implanting/sowing one or more boluses directly into soil, the apparatus comprising a wheeled frame structure (8) supporting at least one injector (15, 16), the at least one injector (15, 16) adapted to receive a self-propagating seed/plant bolus in a stored (first) condition, wherein the wheeled frame (8) houses a high pressure line (13) connected to the at least one injector (15, 16) so that the bolus can be ejected from the at least one injector under pressure.Ix1 11 fi