The Forest Biomass Resource of the United States

Noel D. Cost; James L. Howard; Bert Mead; William H. McWilliams; W. Brad Smith; Dwane D. van Hooser; Eric Wharton

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The Forest Biomass Resource of the United States

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Authors:

Noel D. Cost, James L. Howard, Bert Mead, William H. McWilliams, W. Brad Smith, Dwane D. van Hooser, Eric Wharton

Year:

1990

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

USDA Forest Service, General Technical Report WO-057

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Abstract

Over the last decade, biomass statistics have been published for most states. However, the existing aggregate data are either limited or out of date. The most recent statistics on biomass were for 1980 (U.S. Department of Agriculture 1981). The development of such data continues to lag even though user interest is high. This study was initiated to provide current biomass data for the United States and was conducted by Forest Service research units throughout the country.

Citation

Cost, Noel D.; Howard, James O.; Mead, Bert; McWilliams, William H.; Smith, W. Brad; van Hooser, Dwane D.; Wharton, Eric H. 1990. The Forest Biomass Resource of the United States. USDA Forest Service, General Technical Report WO-057