Description: The application of eligible biochar to agricultural land to improve soil health and address identified water quality resource concerns. This practice may be used to: reduce soil erosion, reduce sediments and nutrients transported to surface and groundwater, improve or maintain soil organic matter; increase soil carbon stocks, improve soil aggregate stability, improve habitat for soil organisms.
Biochar- Soil Carbon Amendment Policy
Requirements for Erosion and Nutrient Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 1 year
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Acres
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Soil saved
Phosphorus saved
Acres affected - (treated acres)
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
Soil Cabron Amendment Plan
Soil test results prior to biochar application
Nutrient Management Plan (if applicable)
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| Biochar | CY |
| Biochar/Compost (>50% biochar) | CY |
| Compost/Biochar (33% to 50% biochar) | CY |
| Biochar (<10,000 SqFt) | CY |
| Biochar/Compost (>50% biochar) (<10,000 SqFt) | CY |
| Compost/Biochar (33% to 50%) (<10,000 SqFt) | CY |
JAA:
SWCC - Biochar - Soil Carbon Amendment
or
NRCS - 3336 - Soil Carbon Amendment
or
An NC 336 Soil Carbon Amendment Plan/IR and Practice Certification signed by a NC Licensed Soil Scientist (NC LSS), Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg).
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.