Using downed tree tops as skeleton of improvised long-term compost pile

Throughout my woodlands there are scattered branch piles left behind by a logging operation. There are many, and i think the most straightforward way to clear them away will be to process them into biochar. One day, when i have a biochar kiln i can move from place to place....

Trying to think of ways to put the treetops to good use with minimal work, i had another idea. What if i do a little rearranging of the branch pile to form a bit more of a bowl shape, and then use it as a large compost pile? Seems like it would have the advantage of significant airflow coming up through the branches. I'd still want the center of the pile to contact the earth so crawling bugs can circulate.

If i select a branch pile near an area that has plenty of grass/weed growth, i think i'd be able to chop enough greens to get a good ratio.

What do you think, is there something to be said for this idea? Where does it come up short?

Did a little scouting today, and took the below picture of one solid option. I think i could set it up between the three trees for even more structure.

My land has many of those brush piles.  I leave them as part of my wildlife management.

Brush piles make great homes for wildlife.

Also as the smaller branches and twigs decay the nutrients go back into the soil.

Some biochar might be helpful if you have a use for it.

You have a really pretty wooded property as is.

We have a lot of those branch/tree piles on our property too. Our main approach is to cut the branches off the logs so that everything gets closer to the ground and not sticking up in the air. This way the soil microbes can get to work on decomposing. Adding green stuff can only help with that.

When we clear out trees (some dead, some alive but unhealthy), we limb them and create neat brush piles for wildlife and use the logs for garden beds or firewood.

What we try to avoid is having dead branches and logs up in the air creating ladder fuel in case of fire. And it looks better if they're on the ground decomposing.

Thanks for the feedback. I can confirm that this particular pile was serving as a hideout for a rabbit. Still might be, as i only moved things around a little. Got something close to the bowl shape i was imagining. Then added some chopped down greens and other forest floor stuff raked in from the immediate vicinity. Will continue adding whenever i clear small areas around here. Maybe it will turn out to be a good setup for remote composting piles, i will report my findings. It certainly didn't take much work to rearrange it into this setup at least!