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Wood & Woody Materials

Branches, chips, and woody debris

Wood chips

Brown (Carbon)

400:1 C:N | 6-24 months

Sawdust (untreated)

Brown (Carbon)

325:1 C:N | 4-12 months

Tree bark

Brown (Carbon)

120:1 C:N | 6-24 months

Wood shavings

Brown (Carbon)

300:1 C:N | 6-18 months

Nut shells

Brown (Carbon)

35:1 C:N | 1-3 years

Peanut shells

Brown (Carbon)

35:1 C:N | 3-6 months

Pistachio shells

Brown (Carbon)

40:1 C:N | 1-3 years

Chestnut shells

Brown (Carbon)

40:1 C:N | 6-12 months

Hazelnut shells

Brown (Carbon)

40:1 C:N | 6-12 months

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