Guidelines for Specifications of Biochars for Use in Soils FINAL ...
Guidelines for Specifications of Biochars for Use in Soils FINAL ...
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12345678910111213141516171819DisclaimerThe International Biochar Initiative (IBI) <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong>have been prepared with the <strong>in</strong>tent <strong>of</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g stakeholders and commercial entities withguidel<strong>in</strong>es to specify biochar materials accord<strong>in</strong>g to relevant, reliable, and measurablecharacteristics. Producers who follow these <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>Soils</strong> do so voluntarily. In no way shall the IBI or its associates be responsible <strong>for</strong> the use ormisuse <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation and guidance provided <strong>in</strong> this document. This document prescribes testsand thresholds to identify certa<strong>in</strong> qualities and characteristics <strong>of</strong> biochar materials. No portion<strong>of</strong> this document is <strong>in</strong>tended <strong>for</strong> use as a susta<strong>in</strong>ability or production process guidel<strong>in</strong>e. Furtherdocumentation and guidance is necessary to identify appropriate susta<strong>in</strong>ability practices and/orsafe and effective production processes.The benefits <strong>of</strong> a given biochar material vary widely with the material and with crop, soil, andclimate factors. This document makes no claims regard<strong>in</strong>g the potential benefits <strong>of</strong> any givenbiochar material <strong>in</strong> any particular application. Caution and careful <strong>in</strong>vestigation is warrantedwhen select<strong>in</strong>g biochar <strong>for</strong> an application.The IBI <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> are <strong>in</strong>tended to be revised andupdated as the science and body <strong>of</strong> knowledge surround<strong>in</strong>g biochar cont<strong>in</strong>ues to evolve. Pleaseensure that you are us<strong>in</strong>g the most up-to-date version found on the website <strong>of</strong> the InternationalBiochar Initiative: http://www.biochar-<strong>in</strong>ternational.org.2021222324252627282930313233343536ForewordThe <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> provide a standardized def<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong>biochar and biochar characteristics related to the use <strong>of</strong> biochar as a soil amendment. Theyhave been developed by the International Biochar Initiative (IBI) <strong>in</strong> collaboration with a widevariety <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry and academic experts and through public <strong>in</strong>put on an <strong>in</strong>ternational level.The <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> were created to encourage furtherdevelopment <strong>of</strong> the biochar <strong>in</strong>dustry by provid<strong>in</strong>g standardized <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation regard<strong>in</strong>g thecharacterization <strong>of</strong> biochar materials to assist <strong>in</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g more consistent levels <strong>of</strong> productquality. In addition to provid<strong>in</strong>g product def<strong>in</strong>ition and qualitative specification guidel<strong>in</strong>es, thisdocument has been developed to ensure that consumers have consistent access to credible<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation regard<strong>in</strong>g qualitative and physicochemical properties <strong>of</strong> biochar.The <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> are designed to support an IBIcertification program. Separately, the <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> are also <strong>in</strong>tended <strong>for</strong> use by various nationaland regional product standards bodies, and national and regional biochar groups <strong>for</strong> their ownlocal adaptation and use, and as a reference <strong>in</strong> regulatory situations, as may be appropriate.IBI developed the <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> <strong>in</strong> a transparentprocess open to public participation, review, and <strong>in</strong>put. Throughout the development processInternational Biochar Initiative – <strong>Guidel<strong>in</strong>es</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biochars</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Soils</strong> 2
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