TY - JOUR
T1 - Bioenergy from woody biomass, potential for economic development, and the need for extension
AU - Grebner, Donald L.
AU - Perez-Verdin, Gustavo
AU - Henderson, James E.
AU - Londo, Andrew J.
PY - 2009/12
Y1 - 2009/12
N2 - This article reviews the economic impacts of woody biomass utilization for bioenergy development and the role of Extension. Woody biomass is an alternative to reduce foreign oil dependency and mitigate greenhouse emissions. It is renewable, abundant, and can be virtually produced everywhere. Studies suggest that recovery of woody biomass, construction, and operation of biofuels or biopower facilities are a reliable source of employment generation and bring additional income to local communities. Extension should focus on the analysis of areas with the greater potential (e.g., feedstock, infrastructure, and labor availability) to promote sustainable woody biomass utilization.
AB - This article reviews the economic impacts of woody biomass utilization for bioenergy development and the role of Extension. Woody biomass is an alternative to reduce foreign oil dependency and mitigate greenhouse emissions. It is renewable, abundant, and can be virtually produced everywhere. Studies suggest that recovery of woody biomass, construction, and operation of biofuels or biopower facilities are a reliable source of employment generation and bring additional income to local communities. Extension should focus on the analysis of areas with the greater potential (e.g., feedstock, infrastructure, and labor availability) to promote sustainable woody biomass utilization.
KW - Bioenergy
KW - Economic analysis
KW - Economic development
KW - Woody biomass
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=77950475644&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Artículo
SN - 1077-5315
VL - 47
JO - Journal of Extension
JF - Journal of Extension
IS - 6
ER -