The supply and energy potential of forest resources in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Dennis P. Bradley; Eugene M. Carpenter; James A. Mattson; Jerold T. Hahn; Sharon A. Winsauer

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-182

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The supply and energy potential of forest resources in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Dennis P. Bradley, Eugene M. Carpenter, James A. Mattson, Jerold T. Hahn, Sharon A. Winsauer

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-182

Source:

Research Paper NC-182. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Analyzes the economic potential of achieving energy independence by 10 pulp and paper mills in northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Independence would require the annual harvest of 5.79 million green tons for both fuel and fiber needs, compared to a recommended harvest level of 31 million green tons. Delivered wood cost projections seem well within affordable levels.

Keywords

energy, wood fuel, forest residues, energy independence

Citation

Bradley, Dennis P.; Carpenter, Eugene M.; Mattson, James A.; Hahn, Jerold T.; Winsauer, Sharon A. 1980. The supply and energy potential of forest resources in northern Wisconsin and Michigan''s Upper Peninsula. Research Paper NC-182. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station