Work has been done to restore the forests of Germany using rock dusts, which have produced encouraging results. Research in the Appalachian Mountains has shown that dusting your forest soils will decrease tree mortality and increase the mineral content of tree tissues. Alan Reed reports that his forest floor biomass has increased six to eight inches, and water runoff has been reduced. Alan also keeps his own livestock. Sheep, goats, horses, turkeys, ducks, geese, with each generation, become healthier, have increased bone density and are more attentive and interactive when raised on regenerated soils.
Eggs have a richer colour in the yolk, are larger and full of flavour.
Alan has found that his lambs weigh more than other lambs, and require less time to reach that weight, when they graze dusted fields. There are many products available from the companies that sell mineral dusts. As with anything you buy, you can save money by shopping around for the most suitable product at the best price. You'll save even more by purchasing in bulk with neighbours. You can apply the dusts by hand or shovel in small areas, with a fertilizer spreader for lawns and orchards, or with farm equipment or even aerial spraying equipment for larger areas.