Forest Biomass and the Bioeconomy: Using Forest Residues for Profit, Carbon Sequestration and Soil Restoration

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8:00   Welcome and introduction – Deborah Page-Dumroese and Nate Anderson, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service

Moderator: Melissa Pingree

8:10   Case study: Project Planning for Biomass Utilization – Green Diamond Resource Company – Mike Alcorn, Green Diamond

8:30   Efficient and Cost Effective Forest Biomass Operations: How can Biomass Logistics and Supply Chain management be improved? – Han-Sup Han, Northern Arizona University

9:15   Value-added Products and Markets: What Can be Done With all That Woody Biomass? – Jim Dooley, Forest Concepts

10:25   Exhibitor Talk

10:35   Break

10:50   Biochar as a Forest Industry Co-product: Is There Space For New Products in Traditional Manufacturing Operations? – Nate Anderson, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service

11:15   Economics of Equipment and Biochar Valuation: What Makes and Loses Money in the Bioenergy and Bioproducts Market? – Kamalakanta Sahoo, Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service

11:35   Exhibitor Talk

11:45   Lunch (included with registration)

Moderator: Nate Anderson

1:00   Building Soil Organic Matter With Biochar: What Are The Important Connections Between Carbon Sequestration, Soil, and Forest Health? – Deborah Page-Dumroese, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service

1:30   Case study: Making Biochar and Bioenergy at a Fixed-Location Biochar Plant – Grant Scheve, Rogue Biochar

1:50   Forest to Farm: What are the Connections Between Biochar From Forest Biomass and Adding Value in the Agricultural Sector? – Jim Archuleta, USDA Forest Service

2:10   Exhibitor Talk

2:20   Break

2:45   Connections to Natural Soil Carbon: Can Prescribed Fire Help Restore Charcoal to Forest Soils? – Tom DeLuca, University of Montana

3:05   Revitalizing Rural Economies With Woody Biomass, Bioenergy and Possibly Biochar: What are the Trends and Opportunities? – Marcus Kauffman, Oregon Department of Forestry

3:25   Case study: Mobile Pyrolysis and Fuel Treatment to Reduce Fire Risk – Darren McAvoy, Utah State University

3:45   Make Your Own Biochar: What Technologies are best for Small Scale Production? (kilns, pits, and boxes) – Kelpie Wilson, Wilson Biochar Associates

4:05   Exhibitor Talk

4:15   Wrap-up

4:30   Reception with speakers and attendees