An approach for siting poplar energy production systems to increase productivity and associated ecosystem services

Ronald S. Zalesny Jr.; Deahn Donner; D.R. Coyle; W.L. Headlee; R.B. Hall

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An approach for siting poplar energy production systems to increase productivity and associated ecosystem services

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Authors:

Ronald S. Zalesny Jr., Deahn Donner, D.R. Coyle, W.L. Headlee, R.B. Hall

Year:

2010

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Fifth international poplar symposium: Poplars and willows: from research models to multipurpose trees for a biobased society; 2010 September 20-25; Orvieto, Italy. IUFRO: 110.

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Abstract

Short rotation woody crops (SRWC) such as Populus species and hybrids (i.e., poplars) are renewable energy feedstocks that are vital to reducing our dependence on non-renewable and foreign sources of energy used for heat, power, and transportation fuels. Highly productive poplars grown primarily on marginal agricultural sites are an important component of the future energy strategy in the United States and many other countries.

Keywords

energy security, feedstock production, Populus

Citation

Zalesny, R.S. Jr.; Donner, D.M.; Coyle, D.R.; Headlee, W.L.; Hall, R.B. 2010. An approach for siting poplar energy production systems to increase productivity and associated ecosystem services. In: Fifth international poplar symposium: Poplars and willows: from research models to multipurpose trees for a biobased society; 2010 September 20-25; Orvieto, Italy. IUFRO: 110.