Biomass Energy Production: Harvesting Short Rotation Woody Crops
Channel: ACES - Fresh from the Field
Date: 2016-01-19

Mark Hall explores the harvesting of short rotation woody crops as a source of biomass energy.  These are woody tree species that have been bred and selected to have extremely high rates of growth, allowing them to be harvested after a short growing period. They are an ideal feedstock component for biomass supply chains.  Short rotation trees can be utilized for the production of liquid fuels, such as ethanol, diesel, and jet fuels. They can also be used for the production of heat, steam, and/or electricity. Due to their rapid growth, their wood is valued for fiber and not strong lumber or other products.