Author: Bryan Edward Cooper BogdanskiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This paper describes recent wood market trends and highlights market opportunities and limitations for MPB-killed lodgepole pine.
Markets for Forest Products Following a Large Disturbance
Author: Bryan Edward Cooper BogdanskiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This paper describes recent wood market trends and highlights market opportunities and limitations for MPB-killed lodgepole pine.
Mobilisation of Forest Bioenergy in the Boreal and Temperate Biomes
Author: Evelyne ThiffaultPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128096896
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Mobilisation of Forest Bioenergy in the Boreal and Temperate Biomes: Challenges, Opportunities, and Case Studies features input from key international experts who identify and analyze the main opportunities and roadblocks for the implementation of sustainable forest biomass supply chains in the boreal and temperate regions. It draws from responses to surveys that were sent to specialists from different countries, compares models of bioenergy deployment, and discusses different types of bioenergy carriers. Efficiency and profitability of the supply chain are analyzed and the scale and level of confidence of feedstock inventory estimates are highlighted. Logistics and ecological and socio-economic footprints are also covered. This book provides a synthesis of the scientific and technical literature on specific aspects of forest biomass supply chains, and quantifies future potentials in comparison to estimates provided by other sources and the targets for bioenergy production set by various organizations (IEA, IPCC, etc.). Finally, the book proposes recommendations for practitioners, policymakers, and future research. This approach makes the book especially relevant for professionals, policymakers, researchers, and graduate students in the field of bioenergy conversion and management, as well as those interested in sustainable management of natural resources. - Presents foundational theory, examples and lessons learned, drawing on scientific and technical literature, as well as surveys conducted among stakeholders from various countries of the boreal and temperate biomes - Provides best practices, insights, and recommendations through an integrative framework that encompasses various aspects of forest biomass supply chain, at different scales, and looking at a broad geographical and geopolitical range - Compares contrasting history, policy context, and level of forest bioenergy development in several countries through several case studies - Analyzes the efficiency and profitability of the supply chain, highlighting the scale and level of confidence of feedstock inventory estimates
The Economics of Forest Disturbances
Author: Thomas P. HolmesPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402043708
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
by Peter J. Roussopoulos, Director, Southern Research Station The world and its ecosystems are repeatedly punctuated by natural disturbances, and human societies must learn to manage this reality Often severe and unp- dictable, dynamic natural forces disrupt human welfare and alter the structure and composition of natural systems Over the past century, land management ag- cies within the United States have relied on science to improve the sustainable management of natural resources Forest economics research can help advance this scientifc basis by integrating knowledge of forest disturbance processes with their economic causes and consequences As the twenty-frst century unfolds, people increasingly seek the goods and services provided by forest ecosystems, not only for wood supply, clean water, and leisure pursuits, but also to establish residential communities that are removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life As vividly demonstrated during the past few years, Santa Ana winds can blow wildfres down from the mountains of California, incinerating homes as readily as vegetation in the canyons below Hurricanes can fatten large swaths of forest land, while associated foods create havoc for urban and rural residents alike Less dramatic, but more insidious, trees and forest stands are succumbing to exotic insects and diseases, causing economic losses to private property values (including timber) as well as scenic and recreation values As human demands on public and private forests expand, science-based solutions need to be identifed so that social needs can be balanced with the vagaries of forest disturbance processes
Climate Change 2022 – Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
Author: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009445383
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 3070
Book Description
The Working Group II contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides a comprehensive assessment of the scientific literature relevant to climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. The report recognizes the interactions of climate, ecosystems and biodiversity, and human societies, and integrates across the natural, ecological, social and economic sciences. It emphasizes how efforts in adaptation and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions can come together in a process called climate resilient development, which enables a liveable future for biodiversity and humankind. The IPCC is the leading body for assessing climate change science. IPCC reports are produced in comprehensive, objective and transparent ways, ensuring they reflect the full range of views in the scientific literature. Novel elements include focused topical assessments, and an atlas presenting observed climate change impacts and future risks from global to regional scales. Available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences
Author: David B. LindenmayerPublisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610911466
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricane—is highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an economic interest in harvesting trees typically argue that damaged areas should be logged so as to avoid “wasting” resources, while many forest ecologists contend that removing trees following a disturbance is harmful to a variety of forest species and can interfere with the natural process of ecosystem recovery. Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences brings together three leading experts on forest ecology to explore a wide range of issues surrounding the practice of salvage logging. They gather and synthesize the latest research and information about its economic and ecological costs and benefits, and consider the impacts of salvage logging on ecosystem processes and biodiversity. The book examines • what salvage logging is and why it is controversial • natural and human disturbance regimes in forested ecosystems • differences between salvage harvesting and traditional timber harvesting • scientifically documented ecological impacts of salvage operations • the importance of land management objectives in determining appropriate post-disturbance interventions Brief case studies from around the world highlight a variety of projects, including operations that have followed wildfires, storms, volcanic eruptions, and insect infestations. In the final chapter, the authors discuss policy management implications and offer prescriptions for mitigating the impacts of future salvage harvesting efforts. Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences is a “must-read” volume for policymakers, students, academics, practitioners, and professionals involved in all aspects of forest management, natural resource planning, and forest conservation.
Canadian Journal of Forest Research
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ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Forests
Author: Jaboury GhazoulPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198706170
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Forests have been entwined with human development and cultural history for centuries. In this Very Short Introduction Jaboury Ghazoul explores their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society, as well as looking at issues of deforestation, reforestation, and the effects of climate change.
Annual Report for ...
Author: United States. Forest Service. Southern Research StationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Modelling Bioenergy Uptake in the British Columbia Fibre Allocation and Transport Model
Author: Bradley Kenneth StennesPublisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
To examine policy issues related to optimizing fibre use in British Columbia, the authors developed a regional transportation model for forest products in the province called the fibre allocation and transport model. In this model, the province is split into the British Columbia provincial forest districts, and the authors then define fibre supply, demand from processors, and final demand in each district as well as outside of the province. The main purpose of the report is twofold: 1) to describe the current structure of the model, and 2) to illustrate the types of questions that can be addressed with the model through an assessment of two scenarios where bioenergy capacity is increased.--Document.
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