Biochar

In many forests across the U.S., years of wildfire suppression, insect and disease outbreaks, and invasive species have created a buildup of wood with little or no economic value. This excess biomass not only has the potential to fuel massive fires, but hinders the long-term health of forest ecosystems. Biochar is a form of charcoal that can be made from these woody debris, and when applied soils, enhances productivity and offers additional climate change and pollution mitigation benefits.