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Learning Database

Broad Range of Searchable Biochar Information

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Great Lakes Biochar Network

The Great Lakes Biochar Network aims to be a centralized hub for biochar information relevant to the Great Lakes region.
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Fourth-Generation Dairy Family Powers the Future

The Scott family in 2012 proposed to build a state-of-the-art manure gasification system - based on the Fischer–Tropsch  process from early 20th…
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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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Composting with Biochar

Ideally, in composting you get paid a decent fee to receive, process and create a quality product. But what happens when it doesn’t go quite right ?
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Feasibility Assessment of Dairy Biochar as a Value‐Added Potting Mix in Horticulture and Ornamental Gardening

This short paper from Cornell researchers summarizes costs and benefits of converting dairy manure to biochar. 
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Urban Bioenergy-Biochar: An Opportunity Assessment for Municipalities

The Urban Sustainability Directors Network in collaboration with the cities of Boulder, Helsinki, Minneapolis, and Stockholm engaged the Ithaka…
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Down to Earth - Biomass to Biochar and Storing Carbon in the Forest Soils

Prescribed burns are a recognized method for building healthy fire resilient forests.  In this March 2021 webinar, the Redwood Forest Foundation,…
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Biochar Uses in Viticulture

Market Research and Insights for Grape Growers and Biochar Producers - A Report by Dovetail Partners with the International Biochar Initiative and the…
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How to Use Biochar in Compost

The Umpqua Biochar Education Team developed techniques for using biochar in composting for