Deschutes County Proposes Biochar Production Pilot Project Funded by Allen Foundation
Deschutes County is proposing a pilot project to produce biochar from woody debris generated by fuels reduction efforts, seeking up to $1.5 million in funding from the Allen Foundation. The initiative aims to improve biomass disposal methods, minimize smoke and landfill use, and enhance soil quality, while potentially generating carbon credits valued at $100 to $150 per ton. The biomass will be sourced from 600 acres of county land and 100 miles of county right-of-way.
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Deschutes County is seeking solutions for woody debris from fuels reduction projects, proposing increased use of air curtain burners to produce biochar. The county submitted a grant request to the Allen Foundation for up to $1.5 million to fund a pilot project.
The project aims to improve biomass disposal methods, reducing smoke and landfill use, while enhancing soil quality. Biochar, produced via pyrolysis, could also generate carbon credits valued between $100 and $150 per ton. The primary biomass will come from 600 acres of county land and 100 miles of county right-of-way.
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