Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2018
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jofore/fvy042
Abstract
In this article, we compare three bioenergy scenarios that use woody biomass from US Inland Northwest forests. The scenarios are based on current bioenergy research, development efforts, and stakeholder input. They include a small-scale system that produces drop-in transportation biofuel and biochar, a large, regional system that produces bio-aviation fuel, and a midsized pellet production system. We modeled woody biomass harvest, processing, and transportation, and then evaluated profitability and potential socioeconomic impacts to determine the overall viability of each strategy. Through interviews, we found widespread stakeholder support for all three scenarios. Wood-pellet production was profitable and feasible with current prices and conditions, whereas liquid biofuel production was profitable only at levels that greatly exceed current prices.
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Publication Information
Moroney, Jill. (2018). "Evaluation of Three Forest-Based Bioenergy Development Strategies in the Inland Northwest, United States". Journal of Forestry, 116(6), 497-504.
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