Low-tech flame carbonizers for biochar production: Theory and Applications
Biochar is made by applying heat to biomass in the absence of oxygen.
WHAT’S BIOCHAR? HOW TO STABILIZE CARBON IN YOUR SOIL
Biochar, otherwise known as charcoal, is an age-old method of increasing soil health. Learn more about the science and how to make your own biochar…
Great Plains Biochar Initiative
The Great Plains Biochar Initiative (GPBI) aims to improve biochar awareness and market development in the Great Plains. For questions about the…
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.
Dwelling on Drawdown – Part I
Follow Kathleen Draper's biochar home building project to learn more about how she has stashed carbon in every nook and cranny of her new home!
Biochar Crop Application Guidelines
Biochar Guidelines for Agriculture Applications (Part 1) Practical insights for applying biochar to annual and perennial…
Interpreting Biochar Lab Reports
Biochar's physical and chemical properties control its effectiveness in different applications. Properties are determined by: * Feedstock *…
Beyond Application Fact Sheet
This is the companion Fact Sheet to the BIOCHAR GUIDELINES FOR AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS document.
How to Charge Biochar
The simplest and most efficient method to biocharge your biochar is to simply mix it into your compost piles, stacking functions to benefit both the…