Research is underway that could lead to more uses for waste wood, a U.S. Forest Service researcher says. Instead of thinning stands to boost productivity and burning the resulting slashpiles, researchers believe turning it into biochar — a … [Read more...]
Update: Biochar study sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Sagebrush-steppe ecosystems occupy 48 million hectares in 14 western states and 2 Canadian provinces. They provide vital resources for wildlife habitat, watershed management, livestock production, recreation, and recreation. Although this ecosystem … [Read more...]
Subtask 3.2 – An intro to biochar and our evaluation of its use as a soil amendment
Black C (or biochar) has been applied to soils from the dawn of civilization (think fire pits). Purposeful black carbon additions to the soil, along with natural deposition (forest fires, volcanoes), have resulted in the widespread presence of black … [Read more...]
