; (iii) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (iv) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities; (v) conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products; (vi) carry out any activities the Secretary determines appropriate that meet the measurable performance goals for the achievement of priorities described in paragraph (4). (4) Priorities The research and development, education, technical assistance, outreach, and demonstration projects conducted under paragraph (1) shall give priority to— (A) projects to improve the commercialization of biochar and create the greatest potential for long-term market growth; (B) projects that create new jobs and contribute to local economies, particularly in rural areas; (C) projects demonstrating— (i) new and innovative applications of biochar; (ii) viable markets for cost-effective biochar-based products; (iii) economic viability of production and markets; (iv) the ecosystem services of biochar; (v) the benefits of biochar to restore forest heath and resiliency, including for forest soils and watersheds; (vi) have the most carbon sequestration potential; or (vii) any combination of purposes specified in clauses (i) through (vi); or (D) projects located in local markets that have the greatest need for the biochar production units— (i) near forestlands identified as having high or very high or extreme risk of wildfire, forestlands experiencing significant die off due to insects and diseases, forestlands impacted by extreme weather events, or forestlands needing soil or water quality remediation; (ii) near sufficient quantities of feedstocks