Overview of Forest Biomass Harvesting Guidelines

Growing interest in bioenergy has motivated the development guidelines for the harvest and retention of forest biomass. In general, wood that would have been left on-site under traditional harvest conditions may be removed in a biomass harvest, which can mean a reduction of dead wood and other ecolo...

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Published in:Journal of sustainable forestry 2013, Vol.32 (1-2), p.89-107
Main Authors: Evans, Alexander M, Perschel, Robert T, Kittler, Brian A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
bioenergy
Biomass
biomass harvesting guidelines
coarse woody debris
coarse woody material
dead wood
Forestry
forests
guidelines
Harvest
harvesting
riparian areas
silviculture
soil productivity
state regulation
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Water quality
wildlife
Wood
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Summary:Growing interest in bioenergy has motivated the development guidelines for the harvest and retention of forest biomass. In general, wood that would have been left on-site under traditional harvest conditions may be removed in a biomass harvest, which can mean a reduction of dead wood and other ecological effects. Recently developed biomass harvesting guidelines cover topics such as dead wood, wildlife and biodiversity, water quality and riparian zones, soil productivity, silviculture, and disturbance. This article reviews the commonalities of current guidelines and provides insights for future efforts to ensure sustainability of biomass harvests.
ISSN:1540-756X
1054-9811
1540-756X
DOI:10.1080/10549811.2011.651786