A Minnesota Landowner Guide to Biochar

Biochar is a modern technology that returns carbon to the soil in the form of long-lasting charcoal. It’s made by baking biomass (such as tree wood, plants, manure, and other organic materials) without the oxygen that could cause it to burn completely to ash.

This guide includes best practices advice for landowners using the Carlton SWCD’s Oregon kiln to produce and utilize biochar. However, variables on the production and intended uses make exact recommendations a challenge. Detailed best practices for both production and utilization remain a need as biochar production and uses increase.

Read more here: https://carltonswcd.org/biochar-kilns