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Deschutes County is proposing a pilot project to produce biochar from woody debris generated by fuels reduction efforts, seeking up to $1.5 million in funding from the Allen Foundation. The initiative aims to improve biomass disposal methods, minimize smoke and landfill use, and enhance soil quality, while potentially generating carbon credits valued at $100 to $150 per ton. The biomass will be sourced from 600 acres of county land and 100 miles of county right-of-way.