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
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
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
Biofuels for Air Travel
An overview of aviation biofuel, including its production, politics, and future outlook. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biofuelstp.eu/air.html” http://www.biofuelstp.eu/air.html
Technology Assessment for Utilization of Washington state biomass
A research poster assessing the biomass of Washington state and the potential usage of crop and forest residues in hypothetical plants Follow this link to learn more: http://www.pacificbiomass.org/documents/BeyondWaste_TechnoAssessmentForWaStateBiomass.pdf
Non-homogeneous residual feedstocks to biofuels and chemicals via the methanol route
This paper discusses the thermal conversion of non-homogeneous residual biomass from urban wastes as well as from forest and agricultural operations into an ultrapure syngas used for the thermo-catalytic synthesis of methanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs13399-012-0050-6
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
IDX: Integrated Design Experience
The Integrated Design Experience, part of Washington State University’s Institute for Sustainable Design, addresses challenging design focused projects that require an integration of disciplines to develop inspired designs. Follow this link to learn more: http://idexstudio.org/
Biofuels vs Bioinvasions: Seeding Policy Priorities
Some cellulosic biofuel crops are also invasive weeds. Is it possible to grow these crops while maintaining our environment? (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/60352/2/DiTomasoJ.pdf
Resources, Conferences, and Articles from the CSBP
Downloadable resource information from the CSBP, a multi-stakeholder organization established in 2007 to develop voluntary sustainability standards for the production of second generation, cellulosic biomass and its conversion to bioenergy. Follow this link to learn more: http://csbp.org/Resources.aspx