An example of a clear cut site in Roanoke, North Carolina.
Category: Woody Biomass
If trees are replanted after harvesting, woody biomass is proven to give lower carbon emissions than coal and it makes sense to phase in a few more plants. Wood currently is not as efficient as coal and co-firing is still being explored with 15% co-firing showing promise. Waste wood biomass groups talk about branches, bent trees…
South Carolina is known for its beaches and nice weather but recently has been getting attention for the abundance of forested land. The state has so much wood that the timber industry is comparable in profit to the booming tourist industry. Timber brings in 18.6 billion dollars with tourism bringing in slight more at $19.1…