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. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112713003307
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Clean Tech has Future in Missoula: County’s Business Climate, Work Force Fuels Growth Industry
A hopeful look at the economic and environmental future for Missoula, Montana Follow this link to learn more: http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/clean-tech-has-future-in-missoula-county-s-business-climate/article_b97b1c7e-ab29-11e1-a633-001a4bcf887a.html
Idaho Forest Products Commission
The Idaho Forest Products Commission sees working forests maintained in Idaho forever through responsible management of public and private forests and through an informed public that understands such management. The work of the Commission will help assure balanced and sustained timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic beauty for the welfare of the state’s citizens. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.idahoforests.org/index.html
A biomass bonanza
In industrial biochemical and biofuel production, lignin is commonly viewed as little more than waste, sometimes burned to generate energy. However, some companies are finding ways to use lignin as a feedstock. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2013/02/chemicals-biomass
Forest Stewardship Council
FSC facilitates the development of standards, ensures monitoring of certified operations and protects the FSC trademark so consumers can choose products that come from well managed forests. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fsc.org/
WA Forest Products Industry
An interactive map of forest products producers, services, and mills in Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.communitywalk.com/wa_forest_products_industry/map/71313#00041njl
Bioenergy – II: Fuels and Chemicals from Renewable Resources
A research article exploring how various storage parameters affect biomass quality. Follow this link to learn more: http://services.bepress.com/eci/bioenergy_ii/41/” http://services.bepress.com/eci/bioenergy_ii/41/
Elsevier Biofuel Tree Thesaurus
A Tool to discover biofuel research articles and patents. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.info.elsevier-biofuel.com/
USFS Woody Biomass Market Development Page
Links and information about the woody biomass utilization markets. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/woodybiomass/strategy/markets.shtml
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification. Follow this link to learn more: http://pefc.org/