Biochar generated from on-site pruning increases soil carbon sequestration and moisture retention capacity. Woodchips do not.
Location
Bent Corridor, Science Center
Document Type
Poster - Open Access
Start Date
5-1-2026 12:00 PM
End Date
5-1-2026 2:00 PM
Keywords:
Environmental science, Regenerative agriculture, Soil amendation, Carbon sequestration
Recommended Citation
Bassett, Owen; Moorhead, Eliana; and Haga, Owen, "Biochar generated from on-site pruning increases soil carbon sequestration and moisture retention capacity. Woodchips do not." (2026). Research Symposium. 19.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/researchsymp/2026/posters/19
Major
Environmental Science
Project Mentor(s)
John Petersen, Environmental Studies
2026
COinS
May 1st, 12:00 PM
May 1st, 2:00 PM
Biochar generated from on-site pruning increases soil carbon sequestration and moisture retention capacity. Woodchips do not.
Bent Corridor, Science Center
Notes
Presenters: Owen Bassett and Eliana Moorhead