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ABC-03

Ground

Biochar amendments for compacted and contaminated urban soils.

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What it does

ABC-03 Ground is a soil-first line for urban restoration work. It moves water, air, and roots through soils that have been compacted, capped, or chemically stressed — without the disturbance of a full excavate-and-replace.

What it does

  • Reduces bulk density in compacted urban soils
  • Increases plant-available water and root penetration
  • Buffers pH and binds legacy urban contaminants

Where it fits

  • Street-tree pit rehabilitation
  • Park and campus turf restoration
  • Post-construction topsoil remediation
  • Landscape-scale urban greening
Ground capability profile
Capability profile based on lab-verified specifications. See methodology →

Source biochars

Where it comes from.

OR-1900

Douglas fir residuals

Pyrolysis: 1900 °F

TN-Hardwood

Appalachian hardwood

Pyrolysis: 1600 °F

ME-Wood

Northern softwood residuals

Pyrolysis: 1500 °F

PA-Hardwood

Northeast hardwood

Pyrolysis: 1650 °F

Producer identities are shared on the project record under NDA.

Typical specifications

What sits on every lot spec.

FeedstockPer source code (OR-1900, ME-Wood, TN-Hardwood, PA-Hardwood)
Pyrolysis1,300–1,900 °F depending on source
Organic carbon≥ 60% (lot-level number disclosed on spec sheet)
H:C ratio≤ 0.7 (meets IBI Class A criteria)
Surface areaRanges disclosed per lot; GAC-class for ABC-02
Bulk density12–28 lb/ft³ depending on format
pH7.5–10.0 depending on feedstock
Heavy metalsFull panel on every lot

Lot-level numbers ship with the spec sheet under NDA.