Silvicultural biomass farms. Volume IV. Site-specific production studies and cost analyses

Technical Report · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:5385133

Inman, R E; Salo, D J; McGurk, B J

The costs of producing silvicultural biomass on intensively managed, short-rotation farms at ten study sites are estimated. Cost estimates are derived by means of a computerized financial model, based on a conceptual production design that identifies the sequence of operations and activities for the farm and the materials and labor required. Site-specific characteristics, requirements and limitations, including biomass yields, are reflected in the design and in the estimated costs. An energy budget for biomass production and a preliminary examination of environmental impacts are also presented.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., McLean, Va. (USA). METREK Div.
• OSTI ID: 5385133
• Report Number(s): MTR-7347(Vol.4)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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