Phase 1
Use of a prototype kiln (Kiln 1) built using reused metal from a
local steel workshop in order to make biochar out of wood residues left
from previous seasons. The amount of biomass available will be limited
(less that 2 tonnes), but the aim at this stage will be to produce
biochar for demonstration purposes, in order to have the preliminary
results necessary to convince the local council to support our project
in initiating phase 2.
The organic material available has been identified as:
We are currently working with local landowners to gather more dry feedstock for phase 1.