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Lessons from Forest Biomass

BUG A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.

Harvesting Fuel: Cutting Costs and Reducing Forest Fire Hazards Through Biomass Harvest Report | Jun 19 | PDF
Executive Summary PDF
Data Appendix PDF
Test Biomass Harvests Yield Important Lessons Press release | Jun 19 | PDF
Interview with IATP's Don Arnosti
Biomass Magazine Article

Woody Biomass Harvest for Habitat Restoration

In July 2007, the MN DNR Ecological Resources Division received $500,000 from the state legislature to implement IATP's suggestion to link ecological restoration with bioenergy. This innovative project has demonstrated that harvesting woody biomass can serve forest management goals as well as provide materials for bioenergy.

Visit the Project Web site Web page
Linking Habitat Restoration and Bioenergy: An Update Web page | Oct 1 | PDF
Linking Habitat Restoration and Bioenergy Web page | May 22 | PDF

Energy from Wood?

Woody biomass is a renewable energy source that has the potential to offer ecological and economic benefits in the Upper Midwest. The University of Minnesota offered a series of workshops, Woody Biomass Harvesting and Utilization.

Workshop materials and resources U of Minnesota Extension Service

A Threat to Healthy Ecosystems

Non-native invasive plant species pose serious threats to the health of forests by changing the composition and structure of natural forest communities and displacing native plants.

Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
Invasive plant list Minnesota DNR

Identification and Management

CFRC’s guide: "Invasive Plant Species of Minnesota’s Forests."

Invasive Plant Species of Minnesota's Forests PDF

Should I Use Pesticides?

For landowners and resource managers considering pesticide use in land management.

Forest Pesticide Resources

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Global Food Challenge
IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.

Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.

Local Foods
IATP analyzes the key policy and marketplace issues driving local food systems.

NAFTA
NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.

Water
From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.

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