FSC facilitates the development of standards, ensures monitoring of certified operations and protects the FSC trademark so consumers can choose products that come from well managed forests. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fsc.org/
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A biomass bonanza
In industrial biochemical and biofuel production, lignin is commonly viewed as little more than waste, sometimes burned to generate energy. However, some companies are finding ways to use lignin as a feedstock. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2013/02/chemicals-biomass
Committee on Agriculture: Conservation, Energy and Forestry
The jurisdiction of the House of Representatives committee on Agrictulre is soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased energy production, rural electrification, forestry in general and forest reserves other than those created from the public domain. Follow this link to learn more: http://agriculture.house.gov/singlepages.aspx?NewsID=27&LSBID=44
Idaho Forest Products Commission
The Idaho Forest Products Commission sees working forests maintained in Idaho forever through responsible management of public and private forests and through an informed public that understands such management. The work of the Commission will help assure balanced and sustained timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic beauty for the welfare of the state’s citizens. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.idahoforests.org/index.html
US Forest Service Landing Page
Information, news, and resources from the US Forest Service. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/
Department of Energy Biomass Page
The Landing Page for DOE’s Biomasss and Renewable Energy section. Follow this link to learn more: http://energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy/biomass
US Dept of Energy Biomass Landing Page
The latest biomass news, research, and public services from the US department of energy. Follow this link to learn more: http://energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy/biomass
Biofuels: Cellulosic biofuels
An encyclopedia page explaining what cellulosic biofuels are, how they’re made, and the environmental and social impact they produce. Includes diagrams, research, and photos. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Cellulosic_biofuels?topic=60605
USA National Gas Price Heat Map
Find the latest US petroleum gas prices by county. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx
The Future Energy Conference: April 13, Seattle Washington
Oregon’s leading clean energy conference connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Follow this link to learn more: http://futureenergyconference.com/