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Broad Range of Searchable Biochar Information

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US Forest Service: Biochar is a Wood Innovation Success Story

Thanks to USBI, Biochar Is a US Forest Service Wood Innovation Success Story
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Weight or Volume for Handling Biochar and Biomass?

Biomass and biochar products are often described in scientific literature by weight but handled and sold in the commercial space by volume.
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Big Box Biochar

Learn how Utah State University Forestry Extension is making big box biochar in the Intermountain West. By using low-value waste wood, our team is…
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Hydroponics Program - Centre for Applied Research and Innovation

Senior research scientist Nick Savidov was the first researcher to suggest using carbonized agricultural by-products known as “biochar” as a…
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Teaching Authentic Soil & Plant Science in Middle School Classrooms, a Biochar Case Study

Researchers designed two classroom experiments focused on the use of biochar as a soil amendment to improve soil health.
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A Field Guide to Biochar Water Treatment

This ebook describes a low-cost DIY drinking water treatment system using bio
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Biochar Potential To Enhance Forest Resilience, Seedling Quality, and Nursery Efficiency

This 7-page fact sheet from the US Forest Service describes several methods for making and using biochar in forest soils and tree nurseries.
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Using biochar to improve soil quality on decommissioned roads

U.S. National Forests have over 380,000 miles of roads. Many of these roads are over 25 years old, sub-standard, compacted, and invaded with…