Resources

Key Resources

Local Biochar Compost
KCT has partnered with Skagit Soils in Mt. Vernon, WA to produce a biochar amended compost product. It’s been very well received and we are excited to recommend it.
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Biochar Kilns
FlameWise biochar kilns are made by hand in Seattle, Washington, and are great for small scale biochar production.
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Biochar Glossary
Learn about biochar from A-Z! This curated list of definitions should help you get up to speed quickly!
2024 KCT Biochar Compost Field Trial Results
View the qualitative analysis of our 2024 Biochar Scale Up project co-composted biochar field trial results.

Washington State University Extension
Offers Forest Stewardship Program resources, workshops for small forest landowners, biochar research, and technical guidance on forest health, wildfire resilience, and climate-smart practices.
Northwest Natural Resource Group
Provides ecological forestry consulting, carbon project development support, and landowner education focused on long-term forest health and climate resilience.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Delivers conservation planning and financial assistance through programs such as EQIP and CSP, supporting practices like riparian restoration, agroforestry, and soil carbon enhancement.
Washington State Conservation Commission
Supports local conservation districts that provide technical assistance for habitat restoration, shoreline stabilization, and working lands conservation.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Provides forest health guidance, wildfire resilience resources, and landowner assistance programs related to sustainable forest management.

Biochar On-Site
Practical, small-scale pyrolysis systems designed for decentralized biochar production. Useful for landowners, farmers, and forestry operations exploring on-site carbon conversion.
Pacific Northwest Biochar Atlas
A regional tool mapping feedstock availability, biochar facilities, and potential deployment opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. Helpful for understanding regional infrastructure and scaling opportunities.
U.S. Biochar Initiative
National nonprofit advancing biochar research, policy, standards, and market development. Strong resource hub for white papers, webinars, and regulatory updates.
International Biochar Initiative
Global leader in biochar standards, certification (including EBC alignment), lifecycle analysis, and best practices. Provides scientific resources and sustainability frameworks.

Re Sources
Bellingham-based nonprofit working at the intersection of environmental justice, climate advocacy, and community resilience. Programs include water quality monitoring, zero waste initiatives, and climate policy engagement in Whatcom County.
Agroforestry Northwest
Promotes agroforestry systems that integrate trees with crops and livestock to build soil health, enhance biodiversity, and increase long-term carbon storage on working lands across the Pacific Northwest.
Whatcom Land Trust
Conserves and stewards wildlife habitat, forests, wetlands, and shorelines throughout Whatcom County. Permanent land protection plays a critical role in maintaining long-term carbon stocks and ecological integrity.
Beavers Northwest
Advances beaver-based restoration to improve watershed health, water storage, wildfire resilience, and climate adaptation. Beaver habitat restoration can enhance floodplain carbon sequestration and drought resilience.

The Nature Conservancy
Leader in advancing the science and scaling of natural climate solutions globally. Their research quantifies the carbon mitigation potential of conservation, restoration, and improved land management.
World Resources Institute
Provides policy analysis, land-sector accounting tools, and research on integrating nature-based solutions into national and subnational climate strategies.
Project Drawdown
Evidence-based analysis of climate solutions, including forest protection, peatland restoration, regenerative agriculture, and coastal blue carbon systems.