A lesson plan for middle school and high school grades to determine whether a tree should be used for fuel or left to sequester carbon. Includes isntructions, worksheets, and potential questions. Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgTklBM002Q3p3bE0/edit
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Conversion webpage
Eastern Washington Biomass Accessibility
Research on slash piles and residual forest biomass in Eastern Washington. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/em_biomass_final_report_eastern_study.pdf
Value of a Tree Lesson — Chart Sheet
A chart useful for The Value of a Tree, both elementary and high school versions Follow this link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/a/nararenewables.org/file/d/0B188lS8SaYDgV0RCMmJWY1FuZ3c/edit
Wood Science 101 (12) – Extracting Lignin from Wood in the Laboratory (Part 1)
Brett Diehl, a graduate student at Penn State, has been studying the process of lignin extraction from various wood species. In the following video, Brett explains what lignin is, why he is studying it, and how the specific extraction process works. Follow this link to learn more: http://gowood.blogspot.com/2013/08/wood-science-101-12-extracting-lignin.html
Tree growth ten years after residual biomass removal, soil compaction, tillage, and competing vegetation control in a highly-productive Douglas-fir plantation
The Fall River Long-term Soil Productivity Trial in western Washington State, USA was designed to study potential impacts on Douglas-fir tree growth of residual biomass removal on a productive soil in the Pacific Northwest region. The objective of this investigation was to examine the effects of residual biomass removal, soil compaction, tillage following compaction, and competing vegetation control on subsequent stand productivity through 10 growing seasons. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112713003307
Food, Fuel and Sustainability: The political Economy of Agriculture
A scholarly book reviewing the concerns of utilization of food products for bioenergy production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0964401012.671580
State Fact Sheets
State Fact Sheets provide you with the financial investment made by each state in their State & Private Forestry Cooperative Programs as well as a discussion of the key issues, selected facts, accomplishments and highlights for that state. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.wflcweb.org/sapf/state_fact_sheets.php
Botany: Nature’s Shut-Off Switch For Cellulose Production Found
Purdue University researchers found a mechanism that naturally shuts down cellulose production in plants, and learning how to keep that switch turned on may be key to enhancing biomass production for plant-based biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081217190427.htm
United States Department of Agriculture Landing page
News, research, and current events from the Department of Agriculture. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome
Challenges and Opportunities in Devleoping a Sustainable Biomass Infrastructure (.pdf)
A presentation about sustainable biomass infrastructure from the Carbon Dioxide Summit, 2010. Follow this link to learn more: http://services.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1015&context=eci%2Fco2_summit