• Generalized 2005 aboveground biomass (AGB) map for the southwestern U.S, derived from the Multiangle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (MISR). (ornl.gov)
  • 2022. Forest aboveground biomass in the Southwestern U.S. from a MISR multi-angle index, 2000-2015. (ornl.gov)
  • 2013. NACP Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Baseline Data, V.2 (NBCD 2000), U.S.A., 2000. (ornl.gov)
  • 2018. LiDAR-Derived Aboveground Biomass and Uncertainty for California Forests, 2005-2014. (ornl.gov)
  • Dr. Mark Chopping, Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies, and colleagues have published NASA-funded research to map aboveground biomass and disturbance in southwestern forests using multi-angle imaging. (montclair.edu)
  • Scientists also want to know how much carbon is lost (or gained) in forests over time, so we use remote sensing from satellites to map forest aboveground biomass (AGB, units: Mg ha-1). (montclair.edu)
  • A Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm was calibrated with ground data to generate living aboveground biomass (AGB), its associated uncertainty, and forest probability maps for Mexico. (bl.uk)
  • Diameter at breast height, total height and specific density of each wood species were used to determine aboveground biomass for each tree. (ajol.info)
  • Estimated bias of 0.10% for the stand biomass model means that the developed model can be used to predict the aboveground biomass of the study area without any adjustment. (ajol.info)
  • The research has provided easy to use regression model for determining aboveground biomass at stand level. (ajol.info)
  • Although this procedure originated in LiDAR-based estimation of mean tree and canopy height, ground noise filtering has remained prevalent in LiDAR pre-processing, even as modelers have shifted focus to forest aboveground biomass (AGB) and related characteristics for which ground returns may actually contain useful information about stand density and openness. (authorea.com)
  • A study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Maryland, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona and other institutions has found that worldwide protected forests have an additional 9.65 billion metric tons of carbon stored in their aboveground biomass compared to ecologically similar unprotected areas - a finding that quantifies how important protected areas are to continued climate mitigation efforts. (industryintel.com)
  • Another key finding was that the amount of aboveground biomass - the dry mass of woody matter in vegetation that stands above the ground - gained from protected areas is roughly equivalent to one year of annual global emissions from fossil fuels. (industryintel.com)
  • Although generating energy with fossil fuels is cheaper than biomass energy, failing to support biomass has serious environmental and health costs. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Increasing forest biomass harvests to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with bioenergy may pose a trade-off with climate regulation services of forests and biodiversity conservation. (jyu.fi)
  • As a result, the CO 2 balance of Biomass should be zero, whereas fossil fuels emit additional CO 2 to the atmosphere. (electrifying.world)
  • The exciting part happens when you add heat: thermally processed biomass can create electricity, biogas, or biofuels (like ethanol and biodiesel, renewable fuels that often emit less carbon dioxide when used than fossil fuels). (shopify.com)
  • It concerns, in simplified terms, which climate benefits the forest can provide, either by sequestering carbon in standing forest, or by being used to substitute fossil fuels and fossil-intensive materials. (lu.se)
  • Weighing against this is the need for phasing out of fossil fuels and other fossil-intensive materials, such as through replacing them with biomass. (lu.se)
  • Published peer reviewed technical article (PDF) in the Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association documenting the air quality benefits of biomass energy as an alternative to open pile burning. (ca.gov)
  • That is the reason the EPA, USDA and United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recognize the important climate benefits of biomass energy. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Despite the many environmental and community benefits of biomass energy, facilities throughout Northern California have struggled to stay open. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Organized by BBI International and produced by Biomass Magazine, this event brings current and future producers of bioenergy and biobased products together with waste generators, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers. (biodieselmagazine.com)
  • Biomass, or bioenergy, creates energy by burning living materials like plants and trees. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Can sustainability and greenhouse gas standards protect the climate, forests and communities from the harmful impacts of wood-based bioenergy? (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • As 800 scientists have said, the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of wood-based bioenergy are not in any way related to forest management practices. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • The obstacles to such an endeavour are found to be formidable: there is no scientific consensus about how best to account for emissions linked to bioenergy, and scientific studies suggest that life-cycle emissions vary according to 'counterfactuals', i.e. assumptions about what else might happen to a forest or tree plantation or to wood residues in the absence of a demand for bioenergy. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • Biomass availability in eastern Ontario for bioenergy and wood pellet initiatives. (gc.ca)
  • Given the right incentives, bioenergy and pelletization could provide alternative energy sources and support the forest industry and rural economy. (gc.ca)
  • Previous forest bioenergy studies focus mainly, either on effects on carbon cycle or biodiversity impacts (1-3). (jyu.fi)
  • Through a modeling framework we simulated forest development in four real watersheds located in central Finland with three scenarios: i) with and ii) without forest residue harvesting for bioenergy, and iii) set aside to study the conservation potential of these landscapes in the future without management. (jyu.fi)
  • This study reveals how extensive forest harvest residue extraction for bioenergy affects forest carbon balance and the availability of suitable habitats for red-listed, saproxylic species. (jyu.fi)
  • The findings of this study can be used in developing guidelines, practices and criteria to ensure the sustainability of forest bioenergy. (jyu.fi)
  • Luyssaert, S. Large-scale bioenergy from additional harvest of forest biomass is neither sustainable nor greenhouse gas neutral. (jyu.fi)
  • Climate solutions relying on forest bioenergy may be in conflict with carbon sequestration and storage by forests as well as conservation of biodiversity. (jyu.fi)
  • A group of NGOs from across the EU have filed an annulment action seeking to block the recent approval of the inclusion of forest bioenergy and forestry project s. (sgvoice.net)
  • If, for example, biomass is extracted for use as bioenergy, there is an immediate climate impact when the biofuel is combusted. (lu.se)
  • Even so, bioenergy is regarded as climate-neutral in certain contexts, partly based on emissions being "registered" within the framework of land use and land use change, rather than the energy sector, and partly because growth of new biomass will eventually sequester as much carbon as was released during combustion. (lu.se)
  • In the case of bioenergy, it can take several decades, especially if the carbon sequestration that would have continued in the forest if it had not been felled is factored in. (lu.se)
  • Applications for the Forest Biomass Program (FBP) began their intake of new applications on June 19, 2023, and they continue to accept applications until the deadline on September 29, 2023, or until the program has fully allocated their funding. (mentorworks.ca)
  • Join us at Treesearch Insight 2023 , a conference on characterisation and processing of materials from the forest, which will take place at Lund University May 24-25. (lu.se)
  • As I witnessed during a reporting trip to the North Carolina coast in November 2022, native forests are falling at a constant and growing rate to enable Marylond-based Enviva, the world's largest maker of wood pellets, to meet accelerating demand for wood pellets in Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia - all because of deeply flawed national policies at the worst possible time in the climate crisis. (justincatanoso.com)
  • The forest at Norunda is clear-cut in 2022. (lu.se)
  • In fact, according to a biomass energy study prepared by the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station , the removal of excess biomass reduced greenhouse gases by 65 percent due to reduced fire severity and increased biomass energy generation. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Anthropogenic activities and natural phenomena can cause deforestation and forest degradation that adversely impacts biodiversity and ecosystem services. (apn-gcr.org)
  • Forests may buffer the impacts of global warming on plants and animals that live within. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Forests also shield animals from predators, the impacts from humans (like development and roads), and even from rapidly changing temperatures. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • In the US, forest degradation is one of the most common impacts on forests. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • This briefing explores whether there is any evidence that such an approach could, if not rule out, then at least mitigate adverse impacts of biomass subsidies on forests and the climate. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • Although the briefing does not discuss impacts on communities, the destruction of forests has devastating impacts on people who depend on forests for their livelihoods, for clean water, for protecting them from extreme weather, or simply for their enjoyment of nature. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • Women are particularly affected by these impacts as they tend to be more dependent upon the non-monetary resources found in forests and they tend to have weaker land tenure rights. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • Even if those obstacles could be overcome, greenhouse gas standards could still not address the all-important indirect impacts of biomass energy, caused by increasing the overall demand for wood. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • It will cover all aspects of each value chain, from supply and logistics to conversion technologies, from industrial application of research results to impacts on the environment, from market and trade aspects to policy strategies, not least to the role of biomass as a source in integrated energy systems. (forestplatform.org)
  • Civil society actors, such as international regulatory organizations, have attempted to fill this governance gap by providing incentives for multinational corporations to adopt policies that reduce the potential negative impacts of biomass cultivation. (american.edu)
  • The impacts of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration on biomass partitioning is important to understanding in impacts on plants in the face of climate change. (wikipedia.org)
  • At 70cm, it can look past the leaf canopy of forests to map the woody parts below - all those trunks and branches. (bbc.com)
  • The District is sponsoring projects to cost effectively collect, process, transport, and utilize woody forest biomass wastes for renewable energy as an alternative to disposal by open pile burning or mastication (shred and scatter). (ca.gov)
  • The excess woody biomass that has built up in California forests over the years only increases the threat of catastrophic wildfires. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Woody biomass includes limbs, tops, needles, leaves and other woody parts of trees that are thinned from overly dense and unhealthy forests with high fire risk, then gathered from the forest floor and moved to a biomass power plant. (comstocksmag.com)
  • California has lost five biomass facilities in the last 18 months, in part because of the high cost of removing woody biomass from the forest relative to electricity pricing. (comstocksmag.com)
  • This facility will utilize technology that is powered entirely by woody biomass. (comstocksmag.com)
  • If Timmermans was willing to follow the science, they reasoned, certainly changes were possible that would protect native forests, reduce or eliminate subsidies for purchasing wood pellets, and most importantly, reverse the science-challenged definition of woody biomass as a renewable energy source equal to zero-carbon wind and solar. (justincatanoso.com)
  • Woody biomass is a carbon-neutral, clean-burning, renewable energy resource that can help solve these problems. (unl.edu)
  • Woody biomass is a proven, reliable energy source for both heating and cooling, as well as industrial applications, electricity generation, and ethanol production. (unl.edu)
  • These forests contain more than 41 million oven-dry tons of standing woody biomass. (unl.edu)
  • 422 boilers located in public institutions across the state (e.g., jails, hospitals, schools, and universities) are more than 40 years old and are prime candidates for conversion to woody biomass. (unl.edu)
  • Replacing natural gas with woody biomass would increase the profitability of corn ethanol plants and reduce net carbon emissions. (unl.edu)
  • The Canadian government on Aug. 30 announced it is investing up to $5.3 million in an initiative that aims to support the development of biomass supply chains and cutting-edge technologies to produce biomass and value-added agricultural products. (biodieselmagazine.com)
  • Cultivation of cash crops to produce biomass energy could also lead to deforestation or the take-over of traditionally indigenous lands by multinational corporations. (american.edu)
  • This dataset is the first example of forest AGB estimation based on a multi-angle index applied using MISR data. (ornl.gov)
  • These boilers can burn biomass fuels to create both electricity and heat, and this type of system will be the first of its kind installed in California. (comstocksmag.com)
  • VTT has assessed the techno-economics of the production of renewable liquid transportation fuels from forest residues. (canadianbiomassmagazine.ca)
  • Furthermore, the trade in biomass fuels crosses state boundaries and is largely the purview of multinational corporations. (american.edu)
  • Talking about Biomass, the probably oldest energy source on earth after the sun, one can distinguish between five different types of Biomass, e.g. (i) wood- chips, logs, bark and sawdust, (ii) agricultural products, (iii) solid waste, (iv) landfill- and biogas and (v) alcohol fuels [1] . (electrifying.world)
  • Mobile Forest Products & Biomass is experienced in handling wood biomass fuels from the woods all the way to the mill throughout the Gulf Coast Regions of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. (mobileforestproducts.com)
  • The main objective is effective generation of sustainable and renewable energy through forest biomass feedstock. (kth.se)
  • Paper and wood products manufacturers use as much of the tree as possible to make paper, packaging and wood products, while remaining residuals are used as a renewable energy source (biomass) to power mills. (afandpa.org)
  • In addition to the Conference and Exhibition, Danish members of the EUBCE organising committee will coordinate special technical tours to plants and sites in Denmark where biomass is the key renewable feedstock into processes producing renewable energy, biofuels, biochemicals and biomaterials as well as integrating bioproducts into traditional established fossil-based systems. (forestplatform.org)
  • When the State of Massachusetts issued draft regulations last spring to restrict eligibility of low-efficiency biomass power for renewable energy credits, scientists and activists lauded the action. (pfpi.net)
  • This story describes the final revisions to a multi-year process in the European Union that led to a largely status quo rendering of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive , especially as it applies to burning forest biomass for energy and heat as a means of reducing coal burning. (justincatanoso.com)
  • Renewable Energy by burning our forests? (electrifying.world)
  • According to our already posted blog, Renewable Energy - just a drop in the bucket Biomass contributed approx. (electrifying.world)
  • But further guidelines are set to be introduced as part of the European Parliament's update to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which will specify criteria for all biomass. (drax.com)
  • We provide an integrated, dynamic, assessment to quantify the effects of forest residue harvesting on forest carbon balance and biodiversity in boreal forest landscapes. (jyu.fi)
  • For example, in low productivity systems (low levels of soil nitrogen) such as boreal forests, trees devote a large portion of their biomass to roots. (wikipedia.org)
  • The boreal region forms a nearly continuous circumpolar belt of forest extending between 50˚ and 70˚ N in Europe, Asia, and North America. (lu.se)
  • The boreal forest is the world's second largest forested region after the tropical forest. (lu.se)
  • In Sweden, boreal forest covers a large area, and rotation forestry with final felling followed by planting is currently the predominant management regime here. (lu.se)
  • Our ICOS study site Norunda is located in central Sweden and is one of a few boreal forest research sites globally with records of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) exchange between land and the atmosphere spanning over more than 25 years. (lu.se)
  • Dutch biomass plants, which are supposed to help comply with EU climate goals, have been given over €3.5bn in subsidies in the last seven years. (dutchnews.nl)
  • The conference ﻽ programme will address topics from biomass to bioliquids and biofuels for heat and electricity, transport and biobased products. (forestplatform.org)
  • July 5, 2013 - Lignocellulosic biomass can be used in the production of high-quality biofuels for the price of less than one euro per litre, according to research results of the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. (canadianbiomassmagazine.ca)
  • The results show that the production of renewable biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass, mainly bark and forestry residues, could achieve an energy efficiency of 50 per cent, depending on the end-product and process conditions. (canadianbiomassmagazine.ca)
  • Forest Concepts is honored that Biofuels Digest featured CTO Jim Dooley's July ABLC presentation entitled "Innovations in Biomass Pretreatment" on their website. (forestconcepts.com)
  • Forests play a critical role in the global carbon cycle by storing carbon in their trees and soils. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • So far, all biomass greenhouse gas standards introduced use a methodology that does not take any account of the carbon released when burning wood, nor the carbon lost when forests are logged, nor of the carbon that will no longer be sequestered because trees have been logged and burned for energy. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • Biomass energy continuously recycles carbon absorbed by trees from the atmosphere via photosynthesis, which is in turn recycled back into wood fiber from the atmosphere. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Climate warming and drying are leading to more frequent, extensive, hotter, and more destructive wildfires in the needeleaf forests of the arid southwest: instead of just clearing out undergrowth, the trees are killed and soils are seared, making it harder for saplings to take root and increasing runoff. (montclair.edu)
  • The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) joined forces in 2019, leveraging a combined 65 years' experience in research on the role of forests and trees in solving critical global challenges. (cifor.org)
  • CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). (cifor.org)
  • Allometric equations were used to estimate AGB of trees, while the surface area of logging infrastructures and the unit area value (ha -1) of AGB for the forest zone of Cameroon permitted the calculation of AGB damaged by logging. (cifor.org)
  • The regulations weren't perfect, but they basically incorporated the findings of the state-commissioned Manomet Study , which found that when trees are burned for fuel in biomass electricity plants, the net carbon emissions over a period of more than 40 years are greater than those from coal - even taking forest carbon sequestration into account . (pfpi.net)
  • Logged trees for biomass in Bischofsheim, Germany. (justincatanoso.com)
  • We conduct innovative research, strengthen partners' capacity and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders, bringing the latest insights on forests, trees, landscapes and people to global decision making. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • For example, a properly managed forest can boost carbon stock as the younger, faster growing trees that are replanted after felling absorb more CO 2 than older, over-mature trees. (drax.com)
  • For example, at what stand age a forest is clear-cut or what tree species is replanted, are key decisions as the trees will experience and possibly affect future climate. (lu.se)
  • Forest cover change is an important aspect of global environmental change because of rapid deforestation in tropical areas. (apn-gcr.org)
  • In 2008, the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation. (apn-gcr.org)
  • Around 60% of the carbon lost through deforestation and harvesting from 1700 to 1935 has not yet been recovered in our forests. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • At the moment, the amount that's being emitted from forests - the uncertainty on that number is 50% or a bit bigger, and I actually think 50% might be optimistic,' the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) researcher told BBC News. (bbc.com)
  • The major zones of uncertainty are in the tropics and in Asia, where Biomass can wield its instrument without restriction. (bbc.com)
  • We start off by looking at whether biomass sustainability and greenhouse gas standards can minimise harm to the climate. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • The sustainability of the forests from which biomass is sourced is key to ensuring its usage has a positive impact on the environmental, social and economic health of that supply region. (drax.com)
  • The 12-slide guide highlights our innovations in biomass pretreatment, made possible with funding from the Department of Energy and US Department of Agriculture. (forestconcepts.com)
  • Contributions from our team include a lecture in Biomass Steam Pretreatment, given by Professor Ola Wallberg , and poster presentations by PhD student Matilda Johansson and postdoc Isabela Mendes Bonfim . (lu.se)
  • In particular, ground returns may be helpful for making accurate biomass predictions in heterogeneous landscapes that include a patchy mosaic of vegetation heights and land cover types. (authorea.com)
  • Can it really simulate non-forest vegetation? (lu.se)
  • Unlike gap models, which are usually applied to forest vegetation at local scale or across a limited region, LPJ-GUESS uses generic parameterisations that allow it to be applied without recalibration to any climate zone or biome , including non-forest vegetation such as Arctic tundra or savannah . (lu.se)
  • Old-growth forests mediate temperatures, which can help rare and endangered bird species. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • These studies show that increased extraction of branches, stumps and other residual biomass from current levels decreases the carbon stock and the carbon sink capacity of forests, and has negative effects on species depended on deadwood. (jyu.fi)
  • We simulated changes in the forest carbon stocks and the quality and quantity of deadwood resources for 100 years, and combined this information with the information of species habitat associations based on expert judgments. (jyu.fi)
  • Present study was aimed to understand the variation in herbaceous species composition, diversity, biomass and soil physicochemical properties in canopy gaps and under the canopy of semi-arid forests in the Aravalli hills. (researchsquare.com)
  • The sites differed in terms of herbaceous species composition, diversity, biomass and soil physico-chemical properties. (researchsquare.com)
  • Canopy had a significant impact and herbs species composition, diversity, biomass and soil physico-chemical properties showed distinct differences in relation to it. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, forest regrowth is not uniform across treatments and is limited by soil nutrients and biased towards species that are light demanding, fire-resistant and can thrive in poor soil conditions. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • width":"480"}}]] Nearly 40,000 tons of forest residue from the Rim Fire area in Tuolumne County has been removed for use to generate biomass energy, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. (energyjustice.net)
  • The power plant uses biomass as a fuel to generate steam which is then used to create biomass energy. (comstocksmag.com)
  • We're building for a sustainable future in how we source our biomass, generate energy, remove carbon dioxide and function as a business. (drax.com)
  • Green Forest Renewables are a team of experts, coupled with a carefully managed production process, means we can meet the needs of individual requirements to ensure a trouble-free and uninterrupted operation of your biomass boilers. (greenforestrenewables.com)
  • 1. "Eligible" biomass fuel is restricted to no more than 15% of the wood from any particular harvest (the biomass industry often claims that they only use "residues" for fuel - that is, the tops and branches left over after commercial sawtimber harvesting. (pfpi.net)
  • The Ontario Forest Biomass Program supports projects to harvest more wood from Crown forests, increase forest sector job creation and regional economic growth, and find new uses for wood in collaboration with stakeholders, industry, and Indigenous communities. (mentorworks.ca)
  • In a public-private partnership demonstration project ( report (PDF) / video ) with the United States Forest Service, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, and Sierra Pacific Industries, over 6,000 tons of forest slash from fuel hazard reduction treatments in the Tahoe National Forest were utilized for energy. (ca.gov)
  • Investing in a biomass waste for energy project (PDF) at the Blodgett Forest Research Station in cooperation with the University of California Berkeley, College of Natural Resources, Center for Forestry. (ca.gov)
  • The District was honored with a 2011 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Excellence Award (PDF) from the significant reductions in air pollutant emissions achieved through numerous forest waste energy projects. (ca.gov)
  • Even if industry could be held to a strict definition of residues, the use of forest industries for energy would still result in carbon emissions incompatible with the need to stop climate change from escalating further. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • is any plant matter or tree material produced by forest growth that can be converted to an energy source (Raunikar et al. (slideshare.net)
  • But investing in a stable biomass energy sector can reduce smoke and wildfires, and improve the health of our forests and watersheds while also helping to meet our state's growing green energy needs. (comstocksmag.com)
  • Because of the lack of investment in biomass energy facilities, biomass is being open-burned or left in the forest, creating the potential for catastrophic wildfires. (comstocksmag.com)
  • BCAP provides financial assistance for biomass deliveries to a BCAP-qualified energy facility. (comstocksmag.com)
  • While biomass has the potential to be a sustainable, renewable, and economic source of energy, it has drawbacks that must be managed. (american.edu)
  • According to public records, the biomass industry spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to lobby the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. (pfpi.net)
  • Before the debates in Brussels even got started in earnest in 2021, hoped was raised in Madrid, Spain, at the end of the United Nations climate summit, COP25 , when Frans Timmermans , the Dutch politician who is the EU's top environmental minister, answered a question of mine regarding biomass energy and whether not counting emissions at the smokestack was skewing emission-reduction accounting. (justincatanoso.com)
  • Stakeholders who benefit, she said, include northern European member states with large harvestable forests such as Sweden and Finland, and the forestry and energy industries. (justincatanoso.com)
  • Programs to provide alternative energy sources such as biogas improve indoor air quality and potentially reduce pressure on forests from fuelwood collection. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • These results indicate the potential for alternative energy sources that reduce dependence on fuelwood to promote regeneration of degraded forests. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • Michael Moore raises sharp criticism against biomass operators not acting in a sustainable way, thus not fulfilling any criteria to produce green energy but harming the environment severely. (electrifying.world)
  • Deploy innovative bioproducts and facilitate increased use of forest biomass as a feedstock in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy services, and resource extraction sectors. (mentorworks.ca)
  • Biomass partitioning is the process by which plants divide their energy among their leaves, stems, roots, and reproductive parts. (wikipedia.org)
  • The time aspect is key when it comes to whether the forest provides most climate benefit by staying in place and sequestering carbon, or through us extracting biomass to substitute fossil energy and fossil-intensive materials with", says Markku Rummukainen. (lu.se)
  • However, local environmental organisations say the export of wood pellets is depleting local forests, including those that belong to the protected woodland network Natura 2000. (dutchnews.nl)
  • At Drax Power Station, in the form of compressed wood pellets , biomass is already supplying roughly 17% of Great Britain's renewable power . (drax.com)
  • Feedstocks, the raw materials turned into biomass pellets, must come from sustainable sources and avoid protected and sensitive sites that could be considered a risk. (drax.com)
  • The carbon neutrality of biomass harvested from sustainably-managed forests has been repeatedly recognized by studies, agencies, institutions, legislation and rules around the world. (afandpa.org)
  • In contrast, Biomass, when managed sustainably, is harvested as part of a constantly replenished crop [2] , which means that for every cut tree, a new one has to be planted. (electrifying.world)
  • So far so good, but who takes care of the reforestation and top-notch filter technologies for waste burning plants, etc. to ensure Biomass is managed sustainably? (electrifying.world)
  • Biomass can play a massive role in decarbonisation, but it must be created and used sustainably. (drax.com)
  • However, for the UK and the wider global environment to reap the maximum benefits from biomass, it must be produced sustainably. (drax.com)
  • 3. Estimated over a 20-year period, the net greenhouse gas emissions of a biomass-burning facility can be no greater than 50% of the emissions from a natural gas facility . (pfpi.net)
  • Felling leads to greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time it takes some time before a newly established forest has taken up as much carbon dioxide than the forest would have done, had it stayed in place. (lu.se)
  • Today, we use pyrolysis machines to replicate this process, using biomass that would otherwise decompose or be burned for disposal. (shopify.com)
  • Another approach that has been put forward by many environmental NGOs is to introduce biomass standards that limit wood use to residues. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • The year 2000 National Biomass and Carbon Dataset (NBCD 2000) AGB estimates were used to fit a model coefficient for the MISR-derived AGB estimates for the year 2000, with AGB estimates for all subsequent years dependent on both this coefficient and MISR red band bidirectional reflectance factors (BRFs). (ornl.gov)
  • This dataset provides estimates of forest AGB (Mg ha -1 ) at a resolution of 250 m for the southwestern United States over the time period 2000-2021. (ornl.gov)
  • Below, a subset shows the net change in forest AGB 2000-2015 for part of northern California. (montclair.edu)
  • Logging causes significant soil carbon loss , especially in the forest floor soil layer. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • The root length density (RLD), fine root biomass (FRB) and vertical fine root distribution (VRD) in the soil profile have been used as good descriptors of resource-use efficiency and carbon storage in the soil. (scielo.br)
  • Total FRB in the top 30 cm of the soil at the Lowland site was significantly lower (334 g.m-2 in the dry season and 219 g.m-2 in the wet season) than at the Montane forest (875 and 451 g.m-2 in the dry and wet season, respectively). (scielo.br)
  • Relationship between biodiversity indices, herbs biomass and soil physicochemical properties was determined using Redundancy Analysis (RDA) and correlation analyses. (researchsquare.com)
  • negative relationship between soil chemical properties and herbaceous biomass was found in study area. (researchsquare.com)
  • Even though canopy had positive effects on soil physico-chemical properties, overall negative effect on herbaceous diversity and biomass was seen. (researchsquare.com)
  • Reduced light for photosynthesis and tree root competition for soil resources may be the major factors negatively affecting herbaceous diversity and biomass. (researchsquare.com)
  • Soil nitrogen availability, for example, is a strong determinant of biomass allocation. (wikipedia.org)
  • But as soil productivity increases, biomass is primarily allocated to aboveground structures such as leaves and stems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Generators should be able to demonstrate they are avoiding biomass sourced from higher-risk areas where extracting biomass could cause long-term carbon stock decreases in soils or ecosystems, as well as other factors such as biodiversity loss, soil erosion or depletion of water sources. (drax.com)
  • We measure, for example, the exchanges of greenhouse gases CO 2 , methane, and nitrous oxide to derive the full greenhouse gas budget of the area, but also biomass dynamics, soil conditions, groundwater and soil moisture dynamics, at scales spanning from microbes to the ecosystem. (lu.se)
  • We also found significantly higher sapling abundance and diversity in treatment than control plots despite no significant difference in seedling abundances and diversity in treatment forests, suggesting that plants have a higher probability of reaching sapling stage. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • In terms of capacity, Biomass plants can reach up to 740 MWp as seen with Ironbridge power plant in the UK, namely the biggest Wood-Biomass plant in the world. (electrifying.world)
  • Plants partition biomass in response to limits or excesses in resources like sunlight, carbon dioxide, mineral nutrients, and water and growth is regulated by a constant balance between the partitioning of biomass between plant parts. (wikipedia.org)
  • By responding to environmental stimuli and partitioning biomass accordingly, plants are better able to take in resources from their environmental and maximize growth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Overall, nutrient availability has a strong effect on partitioning, with plants growing in poor nutrient areas partitioning most of their biomass to underground structures. (wikipedia.org)
  • WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Board of Directors today announced advocacy priorities the association will pursue to ensure the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products industry's continued growth and ability to create American manufacturing jobs. (afandpa.org)
  • Rapidly growing forest fuel reduction programs in the Pine Ridge and Niobrara Valley produce 72,000 tons of wood/year while creating healthier, safer forests. (unl.edu)
  • Biomass combustion encompasses a wide range of sources including wildland fire, prescribed burning, agricultur al residue/waste burning, residential wood combustion, and power generation. (cdc.gov)
  • This mission is about getting a much better handle on the role of forests, in either emitting carbon dioxide through destruction, or taking up carbon dioxide through growth,' said Prof Shaun Quegan, the mission's principal scientist from the University of Sheffield. (bbc.com)
  • Removing excess biomass through forest management and restoration activities improves forest health, promotes tree growth and can increase carbon capture, while preventing forest-loss due to wildfire, insects and disease. (comstocksmag.com)
  • The differences in RLD between altitudes within the context of resource use should be considered in studies about plant establishment, seedling growth and population dynamics at the Atlantic Rain Forest. (scielo.br)
  • Simple linear regression models were fitted into the stand level growth data for the forest (basal area and volume). (ajol.info)
  • Previous attempts to quantify protected areas' biomass content had high uncertainties and biases, as past satellite biomass products are known to saturate in high biomass forests , such as old-growth protected areas. (industryintel.com)
  • a limit below ground will focus biomass to the roots and a limit above ground will favor more growth in the shoot. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biomass partitioning causes this sugar to be divided in a way that maximizes growth, provides the most fitness, and allows for successful reproduction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Plant hormones play a large part in biomass partitioning since they affect differentiation and growth of cells and tissues by changing the expression of genes and altering morphology. (wikipedia.org)
  • The equilibrium of biomass partitioning can be explained by Liebig's Law of the Minimum and modeled through the metaphor of Liebig's Barrel in which the limiting resource of plant growth is like the shortest slat on a barrel full of water. (wikipedia.org)
  • Old- growth forests are to a large extent unprotected to logging, and the rate of cutting them down is high, not least in Sweden. (lu.se)
  • The pressure on Europe´s biomass rich old-growth forests have increased with the rising prices, and the logging rate was already high. (lu.se)
  • The European comission has earlier this year suggested guidelines for mapping and protecting the old-growth forests across Europe by the end of 2029. (lu.se)
  • The authors suggests an immediate logging moratorium for areas of potential old-growth forests in Europe. (lu.se)
  • Based on the news, you would think that forest carbon loss was mostly coming from tearing down forests for homes or watching them burn in wildfires. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Since the 1970s, considerable effort has been spent characterizing the products associated with biomass combustion in general. (cdc.gov)
  • Particle size distribution from biomass combustion evolves due to condensation/coagulation within the plume and photochemical aging downstream of the fire. (cdc.gov)
  • Due to the importance of particle size distribution to air quality, climate modeling and health effects, particle size distributions from diverse biomass combustion conditions have been reported (Hays, Fine et al. (cdc.gov)
  • This immense reflector-antenna is heading into space, to 'weigh' Earth's forests. (bbc.com)
  • By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, forests help keep the Earth's atmosphere in balance. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Forest certification is the process by which an independent third-party assesses the management of biomass cultivation by a firm in relation to standards set by a regulatory organization. (american.edu)
  • Distribution of biomass dynamics in relation to tree size in forests across the world. (bvsalud.org)
  • The forestry industry is facing major challenges as the raw materials of the forest are less and less in demand within parts of the traditional paper industry. (lu.se)
  • Following the inclusion of nuclear and gas in the EU's Sustainable Taxonomy, NGOs are now warning that the EU's updated finance rules will greenlight projects that increase climate warming and destroy forests. (sgvoice.net)
  • A group of NGOs have filed legal action against the EU for the inclusion of the use of forest biomass under the Sustainable Taxonomy. (sgvoice.net)
  • This study tests whether biogas intervention is associated with higher forest biomass and forest regeneration in degraded forests in Chikkaballapur district in Southern India. (cifor-icraf.org)
  • Using propensity score matching, we find that forest plots in proximity to villages with biogas interventions (treatment) had greater forest biomass than comparable plots around villages without biogas (control). (cifor-icraf.org)
  • Predictably, the biomass industry had a meltdown when the draft regulations were released, claiming that the standards were impossible to meet. (pfpi.net)
  • Timmmermans' response - that it was time to take a close look at regulations regarding biomass because new science had emerged - sent a wave of hope through European forest advocates. (justincatanoso.com)
  • To ensure this, the use of biomass is regulated in the UK under EU Timber Regulations and the Renewables Obligation (RO) . (drax.com)
  • At the ecosystem level, RLD and it seasonal variations may improve our understanding of the Atlantic rain forest functioning in terms of the biogeochemical fluxes in a possible scenario of climate change and environmental changes. (scielo.br)
  • 2004). These data were used to calculate net ecosystem productivity (NEP) and the role of this forest as a carbon source or sink. (ornl.gov)
  • The study, which was jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and NASA, used accurate forest height, structure and surface elevation data produced by NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation. (industryintel.com)
  • This study signals a new era in tropical forest ecosystem science. (industryintel.com)
  • It does not resample data from a trait database like some recent models, but, as in other DGVMs, some key PFT traits, such as rubisco capacity, root:shoot ratio and biomass turnover, are simulated prognostically based on external drivers and realised ecosystem state, e.g. in accordance with ecological optimality theory. (lu.se)
  • The second focus is on methods to collect data about forest biomass and changes in the forest cover using radar remote sensing, for use in evaluation of ecosystem descriptions in climate models. (lu.se)
  • What is the scale of forest degradation in the Southeastern United States? (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Forest degradation is the process of harming or diminishing the quality of a forest. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Forest degradation can impact benefits that forests provide in a number of ways. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • A focus on timber extraction has led to forest degradation across the South. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • They argue that, under the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, the Taxonomy's standards will encourage projects that contribute to climate warming and forest degradation. (sgvoice.net)
  • Expansion of monoculture tree plantations causes widespread land-grabbing in the global South and drives the destruction of forests and other natural ecosystems as well as displacing food production worldwide. (biofuelwatch.org.uk)
  • The results show that the variability on forest ecosystems play a key role when mapping AGB at larger scales. (bl.uk)
  • The total carbon stored in forests was estimated to be 1.69 Gt C ± 1%, which agrees with the total national estimations. (bl.uk)
  • Analyzing the data to discover the magnitude of avoided emissions in protected areas shines yet another light on the global importance of forest conservation. (industryintel.com)
  • Increase Indigenous participation in forest biomass opportunities and benefit from bioeconomy development. (mentorworks.ca)
  • 2016. CMS: Forest Carbon Stocks, Emissions, and Net Flux for the Conterminous US: 2005-2010. (ornl.gov)
  • This has resulted in a gap in essential information needed for the design of suitable forest management policies that can guarantee reductions in GHG emissions. (cifor.org)
  • According to the authors of the debate article in Science, the guidelines are weak protection for the forests, and claims that "the EU is on track to fail its 2030 goals", referring to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. (lu.se)
  • Forests play an important role in keeping regional temperatures steady and safe. (dogwoodalliance.org)
  • Biomass is playing an important role in moving the UK away from coal. (drax.com)
  • Further, the biomass of amphibians and reptiles in certain areas can exceed that of all other vertebrate animals, which means they play a major role in nutrient cycling (functioning as prey and predators) and sequester large quantities of carbon, thereby buffering global climate change ( 13 - 16 ). (cdc.gov)
  • These land management objectives include the removal of hazardous fuel accumulations, wildlife habitat improvement, forest regeneration, and mimicking the natural role of fire. (cdc.gov)
  • The AGB estimates were derived from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Multiangle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (MISR) Level 1B2 Terrain radiance data and a multi-angle approach that exploits the relationship between forest AGB and a suite of red band reflectance values modeled at viewing angles with respect to the direction of illumination. (ornl.gov)
  • In a new literature review from the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) at Lund University in Sweden, Markku Rummukainen, professor of climatology, has looked at existing knowledge of the forest's possible climate benefits and put it in context, such as how can we obtain the greatest possible climate benefits from the forest, and what does research say? (lu.se)