With the recent prices of oil and gas having increased substantially, biomass from forests has generated substantial interest as an energy source. Several potential bio-energy projects in different, preliminary stages of planning in East Texas could need substantial supplies of woody biomass. Logging contractors may ask 1) what does it take to start a logging business for woody biomass, 2) how much does it cost to produce, and 3) is it profitable? Potential customers may want to know what the delivered price may be. To answer these questions, Texas Forest Service presents the following case study and attached spreadsheet of itemized costs of a logging business for woody biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/popup.aspx?id=893
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Washington State Biomass Inventory and Bioenergy Assessment
An Evaluation of Organic Material Resources for Bioenergy Production in Washington State, including culled fruits and vegetables, animal and meat waste, and crop residues. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/em_biomass_inventory_wsu_2005.pdf
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN)
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN) is the nation’s first regional stakeholder effort to explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.safnw.com/
The Potential and Role of Biofuels in Commercial Air Transport – Biojetfuel
This report provides an overview of biofuel use in commercial aviation. It describes the framing conditions of the aviation industry, discusses future feedstock and cost expectations and estimates the potential trade effects of biojetfuels on international biomass and biofuel in the medium term. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioenergytrade.org/downloads/T40-Biojetfuel-Report-Sept2012.pdf
Next-generation Biomass Feedstocks for Biofuel Production
The development of second-generation biofuels – those that do not rely on grain crops as inputs – will require a diverse set of feedstocks that can be grown sustainably and processed cost-effectively. This publication reviews the outlook and challenges for meeting hoped-for production targets for such biofuels in the United States. Follow this link to learn more: http://genomebiology.com/2008/9/12/242
Helping Landowners with Waste Wood While Improving Agribusiness and Energy
Every year, millions of tons of wood waste produced by commercial timber harvests and forest restoration burn in open piles that send untold amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Is there a more feasible and economical way to utilize this waste wood? Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=126349&org=NSF&from=news
Case Study: Thinning Mixed Conifer Stands — Forest Guild
This second project from the Klamath Falls Resource Area, entitled “Utilization of Small Diameter Conifers for Biomass in Mixed Conifer Plantations and Young Natural Stands,” was designed to utilize material from what would previously have been considered a pre-commercial thinning. Follow this link to learn more: http://biomass.forestguild.org/Case-Studies/1009.html
The Agricultural Ethics of Biofuels: Climate Ethics and Mitigation Arguments
Evaluating the ethics of biofuels and its effect on climate Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/g28hj32713718627/
State and Local Government Publications – Pacific Northwest
A list of links to Pacific Northwest legislatures, statutes, rules, and government sites. Follow this link to learn more: http://guides.lib.washington.edu/content.php?pid=128073&sid=1099057
World Bank Working Paper no. 218 – National Oil Companies and Value Creation
An explanation of National Oil Companies and their infrastructure Follow this link to learn more: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTOGMC/Resources/9780821388310.pdf