2013 Starker Lecture Series, Lecture 3. Three panelists present a brief summary of key environmental concerns relative to their expertise, present relevant research findings, and discuss future issues to consider with varying levels of forest biomass utilization. Following this brief summary and introduction of topics, the panelists field questions and/or comments from the audience.
Panelists:
Matthew Betts
Associate Professor
Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
Topic: Forest Bioenergy and Biodiversity: A Preliminary Research Agenda.
Robert Harrison
Professor
Stand Management Cooperative
School of Environmental
& Forest Sciences
College of the Environment
University of Washington
Topic: Nutrient Limitations on Sustainability of Coastal Pacific Northwest Forests for Bioenergy Production.
Elaine Oneil
Research Scientist
School of Environmental
& Forest Sciences
Executive Director, Consortium for Research
on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM)
University of Washington
Topic: Life Cycle Analysis of Bioenergy Production from Woody Feedstocks
-- A Comparison Across Alternative Options
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