Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Forests

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Jacobson, Michael. (Editor), Ciolkosz, Daniel. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy policy.; Energy and state.; Forestry management.; Forest products.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.; Forestry Management.; Wood Science & Technology.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States.  This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics.  This book is relevant to engineers, proje...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction and Overview
• Forestry in the Northeast
• Biomass Availability, Supply and Demand
• Carbon Cycle Implications of Forest Bioenergy Production
• Breeding and Genetics for Future Feedstocks
• Biomass Harvesting Systems and Logistics
• Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast
• Commercial Combustion and CHP systems
• The Wood Pellet Industry in the Northeast
• Biofuel Production
• Emissions and Health Impacts of Wood Biomass Combustion
• Social Considerations
• Financing for Project Development.