April 2014
AHB Wednesday Webinar: Hybrid Poplar Growth and Yield Modeling
Modeling Short Rotation Hybrid Poplar Plant Growth and Yield in the Pacific Northwest
In this webinar, researchers from the University of California, Davis will discuss an integrated biomass-to-biofuel system model. The model simulates short rotation poplar growth on different land types, such as marginal and irrigated farmlands. The researchers will also demonstrate an interactive web tool that simulates poplar growth in the Pacific Northwest.
Find out more »Northwest Wood-based Biofuels and Co-products Conference
Apply regional, national, and global perspectives in establishing a sustainable wood-based biofuel industry in the Pacific Northwest. Feedstocks of interest include forest slash, purpose-grown woody crops, and small-diameter trees from hazardous fuel treatment and forest health restoration projects.
Find out more »May 2014
AHB Wednesday Webinar: Education
Oregon State University will present on creating a curriculum for middle school and high school students to learn about bioenergy and tools to inspire students to attend college and work in the bioenergy industry.
Find out more »July 2014
Short Rotation Woody Crop Conference
The 10th Biennial Short Rotation Woody Crop Conference offers an opportunity to communicate practical knowledge on how short rotation woody crop (SRWC) production systems are being used and continually improved to provide economically sustainable feedstocks for the production of bioenergy, bioproducts, and solid and fiber products.
Find out more »Pilchuck Field Tour
Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest invites you to join AHB researchers for a day in the field at the Pilchuck Demonstration Site! Come see hybrid poplar’s full growth potential in Stanwood, Washington at the peak of their second growing season. As a purpose-grown crop for bioenergy, the poplars have great potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel and bioproduct production in the Pacific Northwest. Join extension professionals, policy makers, researchers, environmental professionals, and local landowners in learning about the latest biofuel…
Find out more »September 2014
Jefferson Field Tour
Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest invites you to join AHB researchers for a day in the field at the Jefferson Demonstration Site! Come see hybrid poplar’s full re-growth potential after the site’s initial harvest last fall. As a purpose-grown crop for bioenergy, poplars have great potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel and bioproduct production in the Pacific Northwest.
Find out more »Clarksburg Field Tour
Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest invites you to join AHB researchers for a day out in the field at the Clarksburg Demonstration Site! Come see hybrid poplar’s full growth potential in Clarksburg, California at the peak of their second growing season. As a purpose-grown crop for bioenergy, the poplars have great potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel and bioproduct production in the Pacific Northwest.
Find out more »Wednesday Webinar: Locating Poplar Biorefineries in the PNW
Locating poplar biorefineries in the Pacific Northwest: exploring optimal biofuel production systems Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 10am PDT To attend register at http://breeze.wsu.edu/e4cbkpvu87t/event/registration.html Finding the right locations for polar biorefineries is essential for making profitable biofuels. The choice of location depends on where poplars grow best, what the competition for the land is, the size of the biorefinery, and the cost of transporting poplar chips to the biorefinery. Researchers at the University of California, Davis are evaluating potential…
Find out more »October 2014
Hayden Field Tour
Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest invites you to join AHB researchers for a day in the field at the Hayden Demonstration Site! Come see hybrid poplar’s full re-growth potential after the site’s initial harvest last fall. As a purpose-grown crop for bioenergy, poplars have great potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel and bioproduct production in the Pacific Northwest.
Find out more »Wednesday Webinar: Biofuel Policies
As new industries competing against entrenched incumbents, the biofuels and biochemicals industries are very sensitive to government policies. Nationally and internationally, these policies are big drivers for biofuel investments. State governments can provide critical support for development of advanced biofuels, through policies that help ensure markets, reduce risks, and leverage private investments. This webinar, presented by Ross Macfarlane of Climate Solutions, will address key policies affecting biofuels in the Northwest with a focus the debate surrounding a Clean Fuels Standard in Washington and Oregon.
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