Workshop: Energy Opportunities for Woody Biomass

Options for San Juans Forest Owners

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Woody biomass in densely stocked San Juan forests may present an opportunity to support local energy needs. This workshop will discuss examples of community-based energy projects from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the cost-effective methods for converting biomass into energy to heat and power our houses, businesses, and communities.

Topics include:

  • Energy uses for woody biomass
  • Comparing woody biomass to conventional fuels
  • Different forms of woody biomass: firewood to pellets to chips
  • Community cooperative business models for woody biomass energy
  • Heating public facilities with woody biomass
  • Emissions and clean air concerns
  • Sustainable supply of woody biomass in the San Juans
  • Current energy market

Speakers:

  • Meagan Nuss | Wisewood Energy
    • Meagan has a background in forest collaboratives, industrial agroforestry, non-industrial private forest management, public lands, and the social sciences. Meagan holds a master’s degree in forest ecosystems and society from Oregon State University, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
  • Kirk Hanson | Northwest Natural Resource Group
    • Kirk has worked on behalf of small woodland owners for more than 20 years – he has a Bachelor’s degree in sustainable resource management from Evergreen State College and worked for six years with the Washington DNR’s Small Forest Landowner Office before joining NNRG in 2006.

Details and registration:

WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12pm-3pm

WHERE: San Juan Island Grange

152 1st St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

REGISTER TODAY!

All woodland owners are encouraged to attend!

For more information, go to: www.nnrg.org/sanjuans

Funding and support for this workshop is provided by:

Risk Management Agency

Wisewood Energy

 

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