Agreement Number
NR218C30XXXXG003
Awardee Name
The Quivira Coalition
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Teach landowners to produce biochar to improve soil health
Awardee State/Territory
New Mexico
Involved States/territories
New Mexico
Award Year
2021
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$50,000.00
Production/Use
Forestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Air
Resource Concern (Specific)
Wildfire hazard from biomass accumulation
Plant productivity and health
Conservation Practice(s)
Woody Residue Treatment
Project Background
Producing biochar from forest thinning requires special training and equipment. The project will collaborate with partners to coordinate the training and equipment so that biochar can be more easily produced and used to improve soil health.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No