Free biochar workshop and demonstration - how to make and use it
In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management and California Conservation Corps
Monday, Feb. 24, 10 am
King Range National Conservation Area
768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn
Gray Shaw is leading a public workshop about making and using biochar from forest waste at the Whitethorn BLM facility on Monday, Feb. 24.
Learn about biochar while the CCC makes it from on-site brush in their Ring of Fire kiln. The purpose of event is:
to explain biochar manufacture and use
to explain biochar's ecological value
to demonstrate the inherent low smoke emissions from
a flame cap kiln
a conservation burn, if time and resources allow
Intended result:
agency and public support for making biochar instead of incineration, maceration, chipping, or lop and scatter
BLM's Bryan Boatman and his team will be in charge of ignitions, safety, and compliance under the Smoke Management Plan for the site. The CCC's Brian Starks will bring a Ring of Fire kiln and a crew to work under Bryan's direction.
Gray will provide the narrative, lead discussion and take questions
Note: There is a chance that weather conditions will be out of SMP prescription, preventing the burn from happening. The decision to conduct the burn depends on meeting SMP prescription according to Bryan
Please check back here for up to date weather information