Wood residues: trash or treasure

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. For.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5063003

Bolgiano, C

Forest residues have acquired new economic value since the growth of the wood-energy markets has prompted private woodlot owners to begin managing and harvesting their forests after nearly a century of neglect. Estimates place half the commercial forests as overstocked, with poor-quality trees and unmarketable varieties, as well as standing dead or fallen trees and slash which are aesthetically bad. Overzealous cleansing of the forest floor, however, will deplete forests soils of nutrients and expose them to erosion in addition to destroying wildlife habitat. A compromise is needed to balance the ecological and economic benefits. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5063003
• Journal Information: Am. For.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. For.; (United States) Vol. 89:12; ISSN AMFOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EROSION
FOREST LITTER
FORESTS
GROUND COVER
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MATERIALS
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