Forest Management for Biomass

for Bioenergy Production

Activity

Objectives

•Identify forest type

•Identify opportunities for forest biomass production

•Identify site characteristics affecting forest biomass production

•Identify management options for maximizing biomass potential

Upland Hardwoods

Lowland Hardwoods

Natural Pine

Planted Pine

Mixed Oak-Pine

Conclusions

• All Southern forest types provide opportunities for biomass production

• Site characteristics affect the biomass opportunities that can be realized

• Management should be done with specific goals in mind

Photo CreditsSlide 4: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M UniversitySlide 5: Patrick H. Brose, Clemson University, Bugwood.org (2714074)Slide 6: Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org (1213011)Slide 8: Brian Lockhart, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org (1118007)Slide 9: Brian Lockhart, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org (1118132)Slide 10: Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org (1342051)Slide 12: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M UniversitySlide 13: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M UniversitySlide 14: Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org (4800030)

Photo Credits

Slide 16: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M University

Slide 17: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M University

Slide 18: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M University

Slide 20: Brian Lockhart, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org (1118035)

Slide 21: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M University

Slide 22: C. Darwin Foster, Texas A&M University