View information about current air quality, laws, and regulations in Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.orcaa.org/
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Biomass and Bioenergy — Impact of Biofuel Production and Other Supply and Demand Factors on Food Price Increases in 2008
How much does biofuel production really affect food prices? This research article examines what the different factors are in food prices. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953411000316
Interactions of Woody Biofuel Feedstock Production Systems with Water Resources: Considerations for Sustainability
This research looks into the impact of biofuel productions systems on water quality and soil conservation. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/30578
Oregon’s Forest Products Industry and Timber Harvest, 2008: Industry Trends and Impacts of the Great Recession Through 2010
A report from the US Forest Service on the impact of the latest US recession and the forestry trends in Oregon. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr868.pdf
Woody Biomass Desk Guide and Toolkit
This Woody Biomass Desk Guide and Toolkit provides an overview of woody biomass production and utilization in the U.S., tips of how to provide effective outreach for your clientele, and educational handouts to share with your audiences. The purpose of this guide is to equip natural resource professionals and outreach specialists with the information and tools needed to increase awareness of the use of woody biomass for energy in the U.S. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nacdnet.org/resources/guides/biomass/
Biomass and Biogas Carbon Calculator (Ofgem) (downloadable program)
The UK Biomass and Biogas Carbon Calculator calculates carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) saving of solid biomass and biogas used for electricity and heat generation. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/Sustainability/Environment/RenewablObl/FuelledStations/bbcc/Pages/bbcc.aspx
New Uses for Glut of Small Logs From Thinning of Forests
Peter Stark thinned 80 acres of his forest for fire prevention. The effort led him to investigate uses for small diameter trees, and to start a new company to make wood products from them. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/science/10tree.html
Oregon Forest Industry Directory
The Oregon Forest Industry Directory facilitates the establishment of business connections between the broad array of interests in Oregon’s forestry sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.orforestdirectory.com/
A Mathematical Model to Design a Lignocellulosic Biofuel Supply Chain System with a Case Study Based on a Region in Central Texas.
This study formulates a model to maximize the profit of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain ranging from feedstock suppliers to biofuel customers. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/mathematical-model-design-lignocellulosic-biofuel-supply-chain-system-case-study-based-region-central-texas/
Integrated Procurement of Pulpwood and Energy Wood from Early Thinnings using Whole-tree Bundling
In this feasibility study, the required productivity level of bundle harvesting (i.e., cutting and bundling) in Scots pine-dominated stands was assessed by comparing the total supply chain costs based on whole-tree bundling with those of the other pulpwood and energy wood supply chains by means of system analysis. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953410003326