Wood for Bioenergy: Forests As a Resource for Biomass and Biofuels
Language: English
Published by Forest History Society, 2012
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Today, as much of the world seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, energy companies and nations alike are turning once again to our oldest renewable energy resource--wood. Both developing and industrialized countries are increasing their use of wood biomass as a direct substitute for fossil fuels for heating and producing electricity. And research is well underway on converting wood to a liquid fuel, which could lessen the reliance on oil.But using wood for bioenergy and biofuels is not without its issues. Of primary concern is if the wood needed for those purposes can be secured on a sustainable basis. And without sizeable subsidies, it is not yet cost effective to convert wood to liquid fuel at a commercial scale. Other issues include the relation between biomass harvesting and carbon emissions, evaluating supply chain systems for energy markets, and the effect subsidies can have on the price of wood. By reviewing the historical context and contemporary issues surrounding this topic, Wood for Bioenergy provides a primer for teachers, policymakers, energy producers, landowners, forest managers, and journalists on this critical energy source.This book was published with support from the Plum Creek Foundation, U.S. Forest Service Research, Forest Investment Associates, National Alliance of Forest Owners, Potlatch Corporation, Price Biostock, the Westervelt Company, and the Lynn W. Day Endowment for Forest History Publications.…
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- Title
- Wood for Bioenergy: Forests As a Resource for Biomass and Biofuels
- Author
- Brooks Mendell
- Publisher
- Forest History Society
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0890300763
- ISBN 13
- 9780890300763
But using wood for bioenergy and biofuels is not without its issues. Of primary concern is if the wood needed for those purposes can be secured on a sustainable basis. And without sizeable subsidies, it is not yet cost effective to convert wood to liquid fuel at a commercial scale. Other issues include the relation between biomass harvesting and carbon emissions, evaluating supply chain systems for energy markets, and the effect subsidies can have on the price of wood. By reviewing the historical context and contemporary issues surrounding this topic, Wood for Bioenergy provides a primer for teachers, policymakers, energy producers, landowners, forest managers, and journalists on this critical energy source.
This book was published with support from the Plum Creek Foundation, U.S. Forest Service Research, Forest Investment Associates, National Alliance of Forest Owners, Potlatch Corporation, Price Biostock, the Westervelt Company, and the Lynn W. Day Endowment for Forest History Publications.
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About the Author
Amanda Hamsley Lang is senior consultant at Forisk and managing editor of Wood Bioenergy US. In addition to leading Forisk's wood bioenergy research program and supporting strategy consulting projects, she teaches workshops and delivers presentations related to tracking and evaluating wood bioenergy markets. Her background includes operations experience with International Paper and award-winning forestry operations research at the University of Georgia under Dale Greene. As part of her research, Amanda speaks with dozens of wood-using project managers, researchers, and contacts on a monthly basis. She received BS and MS degrees in forest resources from the University of Georgia.
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