Biomass Yields from Allegheny Hardwood Thinning
Biomass Yields from Allegheny Hardwood Thinning

Author: John E. Baumgras

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13:

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Abstract: To determine the yield of whole-tree biomass available from thinning Allegheny hardwoods, 64 sample plots were thinned in poletimber-small sawtimber stands located near Elkins, West Virginia. Biomass yields were derived from cut stand data and whole-tree weight equations, and averaged approximately 60 green tons per acre. Regression equations are given for predicting per-acre green-weight and dry-weight biomass yields from the square feet of basal area the number of trees removed per acre of thinning.

Forest Bioenergy
Forest Bioenergy

Author: Ana Cristina Gonçalves

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2024-01-02

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 3031482247

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This book is a comprehensive overview of the forest bioenergy, from feedstock production to end products. The book presents the state of the art of forest biomass production, assessment, characterization, and conversion into heat and power. It starts with forest sources of biomass and potential availability. Continues with the characterization of the forest stands and the availability of biomass for energy per stand structure, including stands managed for timber, non-wood products, and energy plantations. It follows with biomass evaluation and monitoring considering data sources, modeling methods, and existing models. are also addressed. After the initial focus on forest biomass production and estimation, this resource is assessed as a feedstock for energy conversion. Not only current, but also emerging biofuels obtained from forest biomass are considered. Established and emerging conversion technologies for the production of bio-heat and bio-power are examined and the impacts of the conversion systems presented.