Washington gets $1M to study forest biomass
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources said it’s received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service to study the state forests’ biomass supply.
Biomass derived from the forests can be used for fuel, heating and electrical power generation, among other uses, DNR officials said, while providing income for forest landowners.
The grant — part of a new U.S. Forest Service initiative to help build and strengthen markets for forest products — will provide funding for a supply study as well as test methods for making forest biomass material available for use across broad areas that include diverse land owners.
"Existing studies of biomass availability need refinement and improved detail if we are to achieve the goal of creating new businesses and jobs without causing unwanted environmental consequences," said Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark in a press release.
Read more in the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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