This reference covers renewable energy derived from natural processes that are replenished continuously in various forms, such as biofues, bio-products, and bio-power. The book provides an overview of renewable and sustainable energy and an explanation of the science and mathematics of biomass. It examines numerous types of biomass feedstocks, and includes coverage on converting biomass waste into useable energy. Tree stocks covered include Poplar, Willow, American Sycamore, Sweetgum, and Loblolly. It also offers information on the benefits of Agroforestry, the approach of combining crops with livestock.
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Renewable Energy
Chapter 3 : The Science of Biomass
Chapter 4 : The Science of Forest Biomass
Chapter 5 : Agroforestry
Chapter 6 : North American Forest Regions
Chapter 7 : Forest Ecology
Chapter 8 : Silviculture
Chapter 9 : Forest Energy Technology
Chapter 10 : Forest Measurement and Mathematics
Chapter 11 : Forest Biomass Energy
Chapter 12 : Forest Harvesting
Chapter 13 : Forest Biomass Energy : Poplar Feedstock
Chapter 14 : Forest Biomass Energy : Willow Feedstock
Chapter 15 : Forest Biomass Energy : American Sycamore Feedstock
Chapter 16 : Forest Biomass Energy : Sweetgum Feedstock
Chapter 17 : Forest Biomass Energy : Loblolly Pine Feedstock
Chapter 18 : Forest Biomass Waste to Energy
Chapter 19 : Forest Plantations
Chapter 20 : Future of Forest-Based Biofuels
