Mechanical and Electrical Engineer of the National Technical University of Athens, Founder of Sigri Olive Mill & Group Falcon SA
CV:
Mr. Tirpintiris started his career traveling and discovering the world as an Engineer Officer in the Merchant Navy. He continued in a research position at the Greek Defense Systems and then in the Management of a food ingredients industry as a Mechanical Engineer of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He went private by founding companies in various sectors such as production and trading of food ingredients, shipping, construction of luxury and commercial buildings in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans. In recent years, he has devoted his time to creating sustainable olive groves by reversing desertification and bringing biodiversity back to a barren land.
Presentation title:
Creating sustainable Olive groves: Reversing desertification and bringing biodiversity back to a barren land
Presentation abstract:
In the desertified land of Sigri village, in Lesvos Island, a new ecosystem was created enriching nutrient-poor soil, restoring biodiversity, and bringing life back to where there was only barren land. Terraces were formed in once infertile sloping grounds, preventing soil erosion. 50.000 olive trees and many more were planted. Committed to Regenerating Agriculture since the birth of this venture, the ground was nourished by creating a compost synthesis from the local Posidonia seaweed and organic matter. All the scientific data collected from such sustainable practices & innovations demonstrated that all good agricultural practices, have reversed the desertification of this land & brought biodiversity back.