Guidelines for Sustainable Use of Forest Biomass PDF Print E-mail
Biomass removals have become a key part of forestry across the country. Whether woody biomass removals are implemented for forest health, fire threat reduction, pulp production, energy needs, or timber stand improvement, the process must leave the forest healthier and help sustain forest dependent communities.

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Why are biomass harvesting and retention guidelines necessary?

Biomass guidelines are necessary to ensure enough dead trees, branches, and foliage are left after harvest for wildlife and soil.

Most existing forestry regulations did not anticipate new bioenergy markets.

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What are the biomass harvesting and retention guidelines in my area?
 

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Biomass Resources

Forest Biomass Retention and Harvesting Guidelines for the Northeast

Ecology of Deadwood in the Northeast

Revised Assessment of Biomass Harvesting and Retention Guidelines (summary)

Biomass Removal Case Studies

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Forest Wisdom #11: Woody Biomass from Forests

Harnessing the Power of Local Wood Energy (summary)

Biomass Definitions

How to Heat with Wood Workshop

Forest Wisdom Issue 19


Forest restoration is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded ecosystems. In this issue of Forest Wisdom, authors explore forest restoration from different perspectives and geographies and provide insight into balancing ecological restoration with the social and economic needs of forest management. Read the issue here.