Giant Ring of Fire Kiln Eats Smoke

We used 5 sections of sheet steel (44" x 86" with 2" flanges) bolted together to surround a large slash pile. All the combustion air comes in from the above. This counter-flow combustion pulls smoke down into the flame where it burns for clean combustion. At the end, we quench with water and make biochar

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March 7-8: Biochar Course at Siskiyou Field Institute

During this two-day workshop you will learn how charred biomass (biochar) made from non-merchantable woody residue left from logging and pruning operations can increase soil productivity, promote beneficial soil microbes, reduce wildfire risk, decrease emissions, and slow climate change.  Mechanical engineer Kelpie Wilson and forest ecologist Ken Carloni will give an overview of the history and science of biochar production and use during classroom presentations.  In the afternoons, we’ll explore small to large-scale biochar production theory and practice.  On Day 2, we’ll apply that theory in a hands-on demonstration of loading, firing and quenching in a variety of kilns for producing biochar in the field. Siskiyou Field Institute  is located at the Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road, Selma, OR 97535 

Phone: 541-597-8530

https://siskiyoufieldinstitute.org/calendar/biochar-workshop/

March 27: Biochar Workshop in Gold Beach, OR

Morning classroom session from 9am - noon at Curry Public Library: 94341 3rd St Gold Beach, OR 97444 

Afternoon hands-on session 1:00 - 4:30 Outside in Gold Beach: Participants will be given the address during the morning session.

Questions? Contact Miranda Gray 541.373.3127

Sponsored by Curry Watersheds Partnership and OSU Extension

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-beach-biochar-workshop-tickets-92809264007

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About Kelpie Wilson

Kelpie Wilson is an engineer and analyst with 35 years of experience in renewable energy, sustainable forestry and resource conservation. 


Since 2008, she has focused on biochar. She has consulted with private industry and government agencies through her company Wilson Biochar Associates. Her contracts have included work for the International Biochar Initiative, Washington Department of Ecology, North Dakota Forest Service, Great Plains Biochar Initiative, Oregon Biochar Solutions, Long Tom Restoration Council, California Almond Board, and many others. She is also a founding board member of the US Biochar Initiative.


Kelpie works directly with forest managers, the wood products industry, and farmers to develop systems for making biochar from waste biomass. She researches and teaches techniques for using biochar in compost and manure management, and presents many biochar workshops every year. She was profiled by Capital Press as a Western Innovator in September 2016.

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Wilson Biochar Associates can guide you and your business to opportunities in biochar. If you are a farmer looking for advice on applications, a resource manager looking for techniques for converting biomass to biochar, or a community member who wants to know more about biochar: 

  • Check out our e-books, white papers and webinars
  • Come to a biochar training session
  • Contact us to schedule consulting hours or initiate a larger project.

Why Us?

Biochar is an exciting new field with great potential but significant uncertainties. That's where expertise from Wilson Biochar Associates can make all the difference for the success of your enterprise. Wilson Biochar Associates specializes in biochar technology, market development, education and outreach.

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