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.
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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.
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A hopeful look at the economic and environmental future for Missoula, Montana
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A review of the four main wood energy sectors in the U.S. was conducted to explore historic trends and the impact of alternative energy prices and public policies on wood energy consumption.
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With the recent prices of oil and gas having increased substantially, biomass from forests has generated substantial interest as an energy source. Several potential bio-energy projects in different, preliminary stages of planning in East Texas could need substantial supplies of woody biomass. Logging contractors may ask 1) what does it take to start a logging business for woody biomass, 2) how much does it cost to produce, and 3) is it profitable? Potential customers may want to know what the delivered price may be. To answer these questions, Texas Forest Service presents the following case study and attached spreadsheet of itemized costs of a logging business for woody biomass.
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The development of second-generation biofuels – those that do not rely on grain crops as inputs – will require a diverse set of feedstocks that can be grown sustainably and processed cost-effectively. This publication reviews the outlook and challenges for meeting hoped-for production targets for such biofuels in the United States.
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