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A pilot project in South Africa's Overberg region aims to convert invasive plants, particularly Port Jackson willow, into biochar and animal feed, addressing the costs of invasive plant clearing. Funded by the German IKI Small Grants Programme, the initiative utilizes a pyrolysis machine to produce biochar that enhances soil fertility and supports carbon sequestration, while also creating nutrient-rich animal feed pellets. This project, the first biochar plant in South Africa registered with Carbon Standards International, seeks to establish a sustainable revenue model for local farmers and provide a replicable model for ecosystem restoration.