Research Aromatica

As part of APRC's Research Aromatica we are releasing a podcast dedicated to the Experiences behind the Expertise. The specific goal behind the podcast, hosted by Ross Henry, is to delve behind the presentations and learn more about the experiences that built the experts we know for their incredible expertise.

We will focus on the following:
- Get to know the presenters and how they tick.
- Learn the tools and tricks, and the motivations
- Hear stories from the field

...and so much more.

Website:
researcharomatica.com

This is the audio from our most recent guest on the webinar. She often refers to visuals, so to see the webinar in its fullest, see the attached link!

https://youtu.be/AdYG2NcaH0o

Across the various regions where frankincense grows, there are different cultural beliefs about the cultivation of trees. In this webinar, we will examine the culture, science, and successes of propagation in Oman, as well as smallholder projects in Puntland and Somaliland. The challenges, where propagation has proven more difficult, will also be discussed.

A general introduction to the different methods for propagation will be shared as a way to encourage communities, landowners, NGOs, scientists, governments, companies, and consumers to support initiatives to grow these precious trees. In this solution-oriented webinar, we will identify what is needed to create thriving nurseries and reforestation projects.

ABOUT DECARLO​​​​​
Dr. Anjanette DeCarlo is currently Chief Sustainability Scientist at the Aromatic Plant Research Center, where she conducts field research and ecological supply chain analysis on aromatic species. She also directs the Save Frankincense initiative. Dr. DeCarlo received her doctorate in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Vermont and has worked on post-conflict evaluations of natural assets and environmental projects all around the world, some of which include Somaliland, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and China. Previously, Dr. DeCarlo was the Program Director of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics. She also worked for the Natural Resources Defense Council and UN UNSO Office in New York City. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Somaliland Biodiversity Foundation and National Parks Conservation Association. Recently, Dr. DeCarlo’s work on frankincense was highlighted on CNN Inside Africa, the New York Times, and National Geographic.


Global Frankincense Alliance (GFA)
https://globalfrankincensealliance.com/about-gfa/

Save Frankincense
https://www.savefrankincense.org/
https://www.facebook.com/savefrankincense/

In this second installment of Research Aromatica, Werner Bester of Essential Distillation Equipment will introduce several types of distillation design. We will go inside his shop in Riebeek Kasteel in the Western Cape of South Africa to get a first hand view of the engineering and design of units for whole plant extracts and essential oil distillation. The importance of appropriate and sustainable design at source will be discussed. These designs will be highlighted by demonstrating current community distillation projects in Africa and beyond. 

This is the first  time Werner Bester  is giving this insight to a large public audience on-line.

• Different types of distillation methods
• Sustainable distillation is the future
• Engineering innovations at the source

Episode Notes:
Namibia Project: http://scentsofnamibia.com/
Werner's Website: https://www.edesa.co.za/

In the first Research Aromatica Webinar, Dr. Satyal discusses the current trends in the essential oil market as well as the common methods of adulteration and means of detection.

For more information about Dr. Satyal and Aromatic Plant Research Center, see the website at: https://aromaticplant.org/

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