Expert to demonstrate how to produce biochar in Sitka

Expert to demonstrate how to produce biochar in Sitka

A Utah State University biochar expert will demonstrate how to produce the soil amendment on Thursday in Sitka.

Darren McAvoy, a USU Cooperative Extension associate professor of forestry, will use tree trimmings, scrap wood and plant material to produce biochar. The demonstration is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service office in Sitka.

The demonstration, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, is an opportunity for participants to discuss biochar's potential to improve soil quality and to sequester carbon.

The demonstration will be at the Mt. Edgecumbe High School ball fields at 1332 Seward Ave.

The event is weather-dependent and may be canceled or postponed in the event of elevated fire danger or heavy rainfall.

No registration is required, but lunch will be provided to those who RSVP in advance to Jasmine Shaw at [email protected] or 907-747-9440.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at [email protected] or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to [email protected].

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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