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
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
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
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
Where the Trees are: Aboveground Biomass Map
A high-resolution model displaying aboveground woody biomass in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=76697
Tax Credits and Rebates – by State
Find energy rebates and credits for your state. Follow this link to learn more: http://energy.gov/savings
State Biomass Definitions
Legislative and/or regulatory definition of eligible biomass sources and technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://go.ucsusa.org/cgi-bin/RES/state_standards_search.pl?states=All&category3=&submit3=GO&category7=&submit7=GO&category8=24&submit8=GO&category32=&submit32=GO&category39=&submit39=GO&category43=&submit43=GO&category51=&submit51=GO