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Implications of selected wood use scenarios for the production of energy and industrial materials

Conference · · Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5354546
Perspectives for wood availability, utilization, and conversion are developed towards desirable government policies which encourage an increase in our forest growing stock, as well as a more efficient use of the harvestable resource. Several scenarios are then highlighted, which impact on the availability and use of wood for other than traditional markets. It is seen that major programs related to use of biomass for energy will impact on wood availability, and that policies concerning pricing and allocation of fossil fuels can create a market for wood fuel or create competition between wood and coal as fuels, with possible shifts in wood harvests.
Research Organization:
Texas A and M Univ., College Station
OSTI ID:
5354546
Report Number(s):
CONF-810554-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States) Journal Volume: 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English