The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service provides the information needed to assess America’s forests. Follow this link to learn more: http://fia.fs.fed.us/
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
FIA downloadables — Inventories, Survey Results, and Graphics
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service provides the information needed to assess America’s forests. Follow this link to learn more: http://fia.fs.fed.us/Forest%20Carbon/default.asp
CropScape US Crop Map
A multi-year interactive map showing the distribution of crops in America. Follow this link to learn more: http://nassgeodata.gmu.edu/CropScape/
From Biodiesel and Bioethanol to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels: New Hydrotreating and Advanced Microbial Technologies
A review article on the advancement of biofuel technology and new ideas to aid the bioenergy sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2012/EE/c1ee02418c
Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefineries Map
maps displaying planned and existing cellulosic ethanol biorefineries in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dovetailinc.org/content/cellulosic-ethanol-biorefineries
EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Combined Heat and Power Installation Database
A database of companies and their energy capacity and fuel usage. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eea-inc.com/chpdata/index.html
Biofuel Subsidies
GSI researches the governmental role of subsidizing biofuels for energy security and rural development. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.iisd.org/gsi/biofuel-subsidies
Plant Genetic Engineering for Biofuel Production: Towards Affordable Cellulosic Ethanol.
A review article exploring how transgenic plants could increase biofuel production efficiency. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/plant-genetic-engineering-for-biofuel-production-towards-affordable-cellulosic-ethanol/#
Agriculture to Aviations: Partners in Prosperity (USDA FARM to FLY program, .pdf)
The USDA’s report on the FARM to FLY program. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/documents/usda-farm-to-fly-report-jan-2012.pdf
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