Wildfire season is ablaze in the United States with fires raging from Arizona to Texas to Florida. The US Forest Service has again marshaled its resources to battle the annual outbreaks. A lot is discussed about the devastation these fires have on property and wildlife, but little is often shared about the impact on greenhouse […]
Sustainable Forestry: The Key to Unlock the Potential of the Forest
There is no question that the raw material and potential energy resources in our forest lands are significant. In fact, sustainable harvesting of forest renewables (woody biomass) is “preventive medicine” for our forests and forest communities. Mike Schmidt, outlined some of these benefits in a recent Biomass Magazine. Fewer and Less Intense Forest Fires: Less […]