Terra Preta Australis: Reassessing the carbon storage capacity of temperate soils

▶ Cumulic Anthroposols identified in temperate Australia exhibit characteristics of Terra Preta soils from the Amazon, and hence have been referred to as Terra Preta Australis. ▶ Terra Preta Australis sites have large quantities of stable aromatic carbon and enhanced soil chemical and physical properties for agricultural production. ▶ Findings suggest the significant potential for biochar to be used in Australian soils to sequester C and improve soil fertility.