Project Number: 3645-11610-001-02
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Oct 22, 2008
End Date: Jun 22, 2013

Objective:
To provide biomass suppliers with accurate guidelines for management of biomass removal and maintenance of soil quality.

Approach:
Develop regionally applicable biomass feedstock harvest guidelines based on empirical and model analysis utilizing and enhancing available models; validate guidelines and recommendations through on-farm research trials; conduct regional sustainable biomass harvest round-table sessions with producers; characterize biomass feedstock and ash; assess impact of ash on plant growth and soil properties.