Survey and mapping of wood residue users and producers in Louisiana

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-1997

Abstract

Natural by-products of the forest products industry are biomass residues such as bark, wood chips, and sawdust. Disposing of them poses problems for the air and water. One popular waste management solution is to use them for fuel. To measure the potential for using wood residue for fuel and other uses, a study was conducted of the primary and secondary wood processors in Louisiana. The study revealed that while some firms use wood residues for their own boilers, or sell it to others for fuel, there is still unused waste. One reason for this may be the lower cost of competing energy sources. A geographic information system (GIS) was used to map all sites claiming to produce and/or consume wood residue. These data are layered with timber supply data from the USDA Forest Service. A hardcopy directory of biomass sites, including cotton gin trash, rice hulls, and sugar bagasse was developed for public distribution.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Forest Products Journal

First Page

31

Last Page

37

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