A simple explanation of the SPORL pretreatment process. Follow this link to learn more: http://biopulping.com/6.html
Author: william.herring
Bioenergy – II: Fuels and Chemicals from Renewable Resources
A research article exploring how various storage parameters affect biomass quality. Follow this link to learn more: http://services.bepress.com/eci/bioenergy_ii/41/” http://services.bepress.com/eci/bioenergy_ii/41/
WA Forest Products Industry
An interactive map of forest products producers, services, and mills in Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.communitywalk.com/wa_forest_products_industry/map/71313#00041njl
Wood Magic
Wood Magic at Virginia Tech is a natural resource education program designed to assist educators with teaching children about environmental science, particularly wood science and forestry Follow this link to learn more: http://woodmagic.vt.edu/
The Biomass Supply Chain
Answers to common questions about the biomass supply chain, biomass markets, and social issues surrounding the supply chain. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.wgbn.wisc.edu/biomass-supply-chain
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification. Follow this link to learn more: http://pefc.org/
USFS Woody Biomass Market Development Page
Links and information about the woody biomass utilization markets. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/woodybiomass/strategy/markets.shtml
Chapter 13: International Trade of Biofuels: Current Trends and the Potential Role of Africa
Scholarly book on biofuels in Africa; Chapter 13 assesses the international trade of biofuels and the challenges specifically for African countries. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/x8q0x21767k84380/
USDA Renewable Energy Investments and Renewable Energy Resources Map
Interactive maps comparing grasslands, petroleum blending terminals, investments, poverty rates and population density. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/energy/maps/maps.htm
Biofuels: Ethical Issues
Concerns over energy security, economic development and climate change are driving the development of biofuels. This report sets out an ethical framework to guide policy-making for both current and future biofuels. View research summaries and download the report (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/biofuels-0