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Replacing oil - energy forests in Hawaii

Journal Article · · Am. For.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6711203
Hawaii is the site of a joint US Forest Service and private venture to raise biomass as a substitute for oil. Starting in 1978 with studies on Australian eucalypts as a supplement to bagasse in producing power at sugar cane mills, the project will sow several plantations with Eucalyptus saligna and Eucalyptus grandis seedlings. The annual production goal is 20 green tons of wood fiber per acre. More information is needed on the economics of eucalyptus biomass energy forests, although research to date shows the production goals can be met at most sites.
OSTI ID:
6711203
Journal Information:
Am. For.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. For.; (United States) Vol. 89:1; ISSN AMFOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English