Determining residential firewood consumption
Household firewood use has become increasingly popular in the United States over the past few years. Significant problems remain in estimating firewood consumption. Methods of determining the amount of wood consumed vary from state to state. Units used for measuring firewood vary, but the cord remains the researcher's favorite. Factors used for converting other units, such as pickup truck loads to cords also vary. People who do not use firewood are less likely to respond to mailed surveys, resulting in potential overestimates of statewide consumption. This paper identifies some problems associated with estimating household firewood consumption and recommends methods of dealing with them.
- Research Organization:
- Clemson Univ., SC
- OSTI ID:
- 6527416
- Journal Information:
- Environ. Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Manage.; (United States) Vol. 8:4; ISSN EMNGD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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