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Initial Stand Conditions — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Regeneration Status — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Residual Basal Area — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Developmental Dynamics — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Marking Rules — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Other Considerations — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

History — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Land Use — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Forest Area & Conditions — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Conversions of Forest Lands: Trends, Determinants, and Policy Considerations — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Abstract from the paper "Threats from Conversions of Forest Lands: Trends, Determinants, and Policy Considerations"

Measuring & Monitoring — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Geology & Topography — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Soils — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Hydrology & Water Quality — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

The Southern Bioenergy Resource — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

The forests of the Southern United States provide a large renewable supply of biomass.

Bioenergy Production from Southern Forests — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In the Southern United States, biomass production as one among many goals of the forest ecosystem management plays a relatively minor role. However, concerns about rising oil prices and national energy dependence on foreign supplies make it imperative th

Introduction to Harvesting, Processing, Storage and Delivery — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

An introduction to the components of establishing a bioenergy harvesting system

Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Forest Management — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

The production of forest biomass must be considered sustainable.

Utilizing Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Introduction to the section on utilizing biomass for bioenergy, biofuels, and bio-based products.

Economics — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In any new venture, economics will play a large role.

Assessing landscape scale risk of bark beetle infestation: methods and experience with Mountain Pine Beetle — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Understanding Bioenergy Resources — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Why should forest biomass be utilized for bioenery and bio-based products?

Global Utilization of Forest Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In other countries, forest biomass plays a larger role in the production of energy and bio-based products.

Environmental Benefits of Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Global climate change, greenhouse gases, and forest health are all environmental reasons for utilization of biomass.

Economic Benefits of Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Biomass utilization could provide income opportunities for landowners and opportunties for economic development for rural communities.

Energy Benefits of Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Energy security can be enhanced and energy dependence lessened through the utilization of biomass.

Current Status of Biomass in the US — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In the United States, the use of forest biomass is on the rise.

Promoting Bioenergy — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Despite many factors favoring bioenergy today, the utilization of bioenergy has increased at a modest rate.

Market Formation — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Markets have to be created for new alternatives which are considered desirable by society but which will not easily take off unless a policy framework is put into place to promote them.

Challenges in Bioenergy — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

The next ten years will be decisive in terms of turning biomass into a global modern and reliable energy source.

Bioenergy Systems — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

We are entangled in an energy infrastructure heavily dependent on non-renewable resources.

Application of Molecular Genetic Tools for Threat Assessment in Forest Ecosystems — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Biofuels — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Biofuels have traditionally been used in the same geographical region in which they are produced.

Creating Synergies — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Bioenergy is intrinsically multi-sectoral and, therefore, cannot be considered within the realm of the energy sector alone.

Managing Competition and Bottlenecks — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

For the European forest industry, co-production of bioenergy is an attractive opportunity.

Integrating Forest Biomass and the Energy Sector — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

There are a number of cost efficient measures to help generate more biofuels and bioenergy in connection with the activities of the forest industry.

Agriculture — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Agricultural policy reforms are needed in many countries today due to the high costs of subsidies.

Availability of Biomass Across the Globe — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

There are significant regional differences when it comes to the availability and use of biomass resources in the world.

Utilization of Forest Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

It is estimated that 13.5 percent of the total primary energy supply in the world came from renewable sources in 2001.

Future Scenarios — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In the so-called rich and green scenario, biomass could account for 25% of the total amount of the world energy in 2100.

European Union — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Biomass is the largest renewable energy source in the European Union.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Countries — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Biomass accounts for some 3% of the energy supply in OECD countries.

Effects of Scale on Analyzing and Managing Risks to Forest Biodiversity — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Supply of Forest Biomas — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Supply and demand are key concepts in economics.

Cost Competitiveness — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

The success of forest biomass and bioenergy development will largely depend on the cost competitiveness of these products relative to their substitutes.

Community Impacts — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Southern rural communities will play a key role in the development of operations utilizing forest biomass.

Policy Factors and Incentives — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Policy factors and incentives can help foster the development of new industries.

Existing Incentive Programs — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Incentive programs are available to help with development of a bio-based products industry.

Incentives Needed — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Additional incentives are needed to ensure the successful development of the bio-based products industry.

Experience in Other Countries — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Bioenergy is intrinsically linked to energy, environment, agriculture, and forestry issues.

United Kingdom — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In the United Kingdom, the main driver for use of bioenergy is the ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets.

Sweden — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

The Swedish energy sector has undergone substantial changes in the past three decades.

East Texas — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Forty-three counties in East Texas were studied to determine the socioeconomic effects that logging residue procurement and electricity production would have on the region.

The Influence of Multiple Stressors in Triggering Forest Understory Invasion by Native Plant Species — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Georgia — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In Georgia, the supply of diverse biomass sources is widely distributed throughout the state.

Oregon — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In early 2000, researchers conducted a feasibility study for the constructin of a biomass-to-ethanol processing facility for the state of Oregon.

South Carolina — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Co-firing forest biomass with coal is one way to utilize the resource without building new infrastructure.

Types and Importance of Community Impacts — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Socioeconomic impacts of bioenergy development are ample and varied.

Feedstock Production — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

In order to be considered a feasible source of raw material for bioenergy or biobased products, forest biomass must be economically competitive with coal, oil, natural gas, or other substitute goods.

Electricity Production — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Electricity generation costs using biomass versus coal will be critical to the success of the development of a bioenergy industry in the Southern United States.

Carbon Displacement — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Factors Affecting Supply — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

There are several factors that can affect the biomass supply chain in the United States.

Location — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Because of high biomass transportation costs, the location and spatial distribution of forest biomass would play an important role in its utilization.

Uncertainty and Long-Term Supply — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

A sustainable supply of biomass is critical to its industrial utilization.

The Influence of Forest Management on Vulnerability to Severe Weather — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

 

Sources and Quantity of Supply — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

There are many different sources of forest biomass that can be utilized for bioenergy and bio-based products.

Table 1. Recoverable Logging Residues in the South — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Amount of annual recoverable logging residues in the South by state (1,000 dry tons)

Table 2. Geographic Distribution of Potential SRWC — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Cropland suitable for hybrid poplar plantings, by region

Woody Biomass — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

Introduction to various product stocks and characteristics.

Biomass Industrial Products — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:17 PM

An introduction to the various energy, fuels, and products developed from biomass.

Production Methods — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

Processes utilized in producing bioenergy and bio-based products.

Worldwide Utilization — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

 

Bioenergy — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

Brief description on energy and its use.

Energy Units — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

A primer for energy units and conversions.

Bio-Diesel — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

Discussion on the use of bio-diesel.

Wildland Arson — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

 

Ethanol — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

Discussion on the use of ethanol

Methanol — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM

Description of Methanol and its utilization

BEST — by Cole Sherer — last modified 2008-06-20 01:18 PM