Biochar as a tool for forest management - hands on demonstration

WHO should come: Anyone managing woody debris piles or fuel reduction, including (but not limited to) foresters, small woodlot owners, forest restoration practitioners

Anyone intersted in the benefits and/or applications of biochar

While everyone is welcome to attend both days we will have a different focus each day.

November 19th (commercial scale foresters)

• Demonstration of Tigercat Carbonizer by a local commercial operator
• Burn pre-constructed conservation burn
• Discuss uses in managing slash in commercial forestry and uses of biochar products in contaminant remediation

November 20th (small/private foresters)

• Group will create biochar using a small flame capped kiln
• Construct conservation burn pile
• Discussion centered around uses of biochar in restoration, carbon sequestration and forest health

You can sign up for only one or both days depending on what you find applicable. Please make sure you sign up for the correct day(s) to make sure we have supplies for everyone.

LOCATION: The specific meeting place on the South Slough Reserve will be shared via email at a later date with registered participants.

Pre-registration is required - please register by COB 10/31/25

There will be a one-hour informational webinar on 11/10 (recorded); access link will be shared with registered participants.

For liability reasons, NO ONE under 18 years old will be able to participate, even if accompanied by a legal guardian.

Questions can be sent to: sabra.comet@dsl.oregon.gov