Designed by Kelpie Wilson

Ring of Fire

Biochar Kiln®

A portable flame cap kiln for converting waste wood and brush into biochar — fast, clean and deployable anywhere in the field.

5.6 yd³
Total Volume
15 min
Assembly
4–5 hrs
Burn Time
2–3 yd³
Biochar per Burn

Special offer — $100 off the Ring of Fire Kiln

Use code: KWROF
Built to last

“Our oldest kiln has withstood over 120 burns — around 720 hours of operation — and remarkably maintains excellent condition. Tested across more than 120 diverse job sites, hauled over mountain forest terrains, yet their structural integrity remains uncompromised. It will serve many generations to come.”

— Kenneth Scherer, Executive Director, Biochar Coalition
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See it in action

Special Offer — $100 off Ring of Fire Biochar Kiln
About the Kiln

Built for the field. Designed for results.

The Ring of Fire Kiln® converts waste wood and brush into biochar — a soil amendment that stores carbon, restores forests, and improves land for generations. Six mild steel sheets bolt together in minutes, with an outer heat shield that pulls smoke back into the kiln for a cleaner, safer burn.

No heavy machinery. No open burn piles. 5.6 cubic yards of capacity, assembled by two people in 15 minutes, anywhere in the field.

“I am extremely pleased with my Ring of Fire Kiln. I love the way it pulls back the flames and sparks back into the kiln and generates no smoke.”

— Dave, Ring of Fire Kiln owner
Specifications

What you’re getting

7.6 ft
Diameter (2.3 m)
40 in
Height (1 m)
335 lb
Weight (150 kg)
5.6 yd³
Total volume (4.2 m³)
15 min
Assembly — 2 people
4–5 hrs
Burn time per batch
2–3 yd³
Biochar per burn
10–20%
Conversion efficiency
Who It’s For

Built for anyone who works with land

Small Woodland Owners Forestry Contractors Environmental Groups Commercial Farmers Homesteaders Permaculturalists Carbon Project Developers Indigenous Land Managers
From the field

“Having a Ring of Fire kiln has been awesome for us! We have been using the kiln to turn the large volume of slash left after each timber harvest into char instead of just burning slash piles. What a generative thing to do with a forestry mess!”

— Maddy, oak savannah restoration project

“The kiln works great for our smoke reduction needs. And we used all the char on the 1 acre farm we have.”

— Theo, Cohousing Community, Nevada County CA
Watch It Work

From setup to biochar

Love Earth. Make Biochar.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Ring of Fire unique?+

Its dual-ring design — an inner pyrolysis ring and outer heat shield — enables fast, clean, safer biochar production compared to open burn piles. Smoke is pulled back into the kiln for a cleaner burn and significantly reduced air quality impact.

Who typically buys and uses the Ring of Fire?+

Small woodland owners, forestry contractors, and environmental groups committed to wildfire fuel load reduction and forest restoration. Farms with woody debris also use it to produce biochar for composting and soil improvement.

How easy is it to assemble and operate?+

Two people can assemble it by hand in approximately 15 minutes — no heavy machinery needed. Simply load biomass, light, and tend. A full burn produces 2–3 cubic yards of biochar in 4–5 hours.

How does it help the environment?+

By converting biomass to biochar with 10–20% efficiency, it significantly reduces smoke emissions, stores carbon in the soil long-term, and helps restore forest ecosystems and improve air quality.

Are there financial benefits?+

Yes — biochar can be sold as a premium soil amendment, used to enhance crop yields, or applied in environmental remediation. Low operational costs make it cost-effective for producers at scale.

What people are saying

“Since receiving our Ring of Fire kiln, we’ve been integrating biochar production into many different aspects of our land management goals. We’re very grateful to have this simple, effective tool at our fingertips.”

— Ben Brownlow
Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, Missouri

“The kiln is working very well. We have had 7 successful burn days so far this season. We have been using the biochar in the horse stalls and under the chicken tractor, and then it goes into our compost piles for a few months.”

— Talia
Ring of Fire Kiln owner

“This Ring of Fire is gorgeous. So happy with the kiln. Turns out the neighbor has a pile that will last the rest of my life — I just have to go a mile and a half up the road to get it.”

— Pauline
Sumas, WA
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Order Ring of Fire Kiln Today

Shipped to the US and Canada — delivered to nearest freight terminal. Some mileage conditions may apply.

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Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.

kelpiew@gmail.com

wihan@ikhala.tech (Africa)