Charcoal production, also known as biochar, has been recognized as an emerging technology for fuel mitigation strategies. A form of bio-mimicry, biochar production replicates and enhances the role of old-growth forest fires that converted 4-6% of the biomass into charcoal. This presentation covers a range of research on the soil, tree response, and forest carbon cycle benefits to help incentivize adoption as a part of fire risk reduction efforts and illustrates the role of charcoal in post-fire recovery and soil restoration.
Presenter: Kai Hoffman-Krull, San Juan Islands Conservation District
Local initiatives are bringing biochar to small landowners in Washington, aiming to reduce fuel loads significantly. Korina Stark (Biochar On Site and Circular Spring) and Robert Walters (Whatcom Conservation District) share about the benefits of biochar and their efforts to expand its use in the state in this webinar.
