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Broad Range of Searchable Biochar Information

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Effect of Wood Biochar Amendment to Sand on Leachate Water Quality with Repeated Dairy Manure Application: A Soil Column Study

This publication from the National Cooperative Extension explains results of a biochar filtration application. The effects of amending sand…
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From Smoke to Biochar: Carbonizing at Big Table Farm, Gaston Ore.

When Big Table Farm wanted to expand their vineyard, they searched for a better solution than the standard open pile burn.
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Green Roofs, Biochar, and You

“Green roofs” are an increasingly popular practice that can accomplish a wide variety of jobs in the urban landscape. Whether you are looking for…
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Biochar and Pesticides

This short summary from the National Pesticide Information Center reviews the effects of biochar on pesticides in soil. Biochar can bind to…
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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…
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Open Source Kiln Drawings: Oregon Kiln and Ring of Fire Kiln

The Umpqua Biochar Education Team developed flame cap kilns for an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant.