Why invest in biomass? The benefits of biomass markets in the Southwest

Nathaniel Anderson

Treesearch

Why invest in biomass? The benefits of biomass markets in the Southwest

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Nathaniel Anderson

Year:

2022

Type:

Science Bulletins and Newsletters

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2023. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

In the Southwestern United States, land managers face a pressing management decision on how to dispose of the biomass resulting from the thinning of overstocked Ponderosa pine forests. These smaller-diameter trees, limbs, and tops have little to no value in the current forest products market. Additionally, pile-burning biomass can impact air quality in the surrounding communities and result in burn scars and other negative environmental effects.

Keywords

BRDI, biomass, Southwest

Citation

Anderson, Nathaniel (Nate). 2022. Why invest in biomass? The benefits of biomass markets in the Southwest. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2023. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.