(Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon, 2009) Becker, Dennis R.; Abbas, Dalia; Halvorsen, Kathleen E.; Jakes, Pamela J.; McCaffrey, Sarah; Moseley, Cassandra
Despite efforts to increase biomass utilization, uncertainty
exists regarding the characteristics necessary
to stimulate biomass utilization, effectiveness of agency
and local efforts, and the role of partnerships in building
the types of capacity necessary to expedite biomass removal.
The purpose of this study is to identify and assess
utilization challenges in different parts of the United
States. The information collected through case studies
is used to address persistent conventional wisdoms to
biomass utilization that may help land managers better
accomplish project objectives through informed planning
and implementation. It may also be used to illuminate particular barriers to biomass utilization that can be
addressed through policy development at the local, state,
or national level.
