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November 2016 Briefing Paper Progress Toward a Poplar-Based PNW Bioeconomy Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest (AHB) is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded research project that is investigating the development of a regional biofuel and bio-based chemical industry from locally grown hybrid poplar trees. This industry would create economic opportunities in rural communities, reduce foreign oil dependence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide environmental benefits such as improved water quality and wildlife habitat. To support the development of a Pacific Northwest bioeconomy, we have: Assessed the potential of a poplar bioeconomy using models that integrated economic and environmental impacts. Demonstrated the production and sustainability of poplar energy crops at four sites in the PNW. Created bioenergy literacy programming and materials for students, teachers, policy makers, and the general public. Built new partnerships to explore environmental benefits resulting from poplar production! Provided students with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate new technologies and find jobs! Converted poplar biomass to cellulosic ethanol and acetic acid at a commercial-scale facility. For more information contact Rick Gustafson, University of Washington (206)543-2790 or [email protected] hardwoodbiofuels.org This project is supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grant no. 2011-68005-30407 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
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November 2016 Brie�ng Paper
Progress Toward a Poplar-Based PNW Bioeconomy
Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest (AHB) is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded research project that is investigating the development of a regional biofuel and bio-based chemical industry from locally grown hybrid poplar trees. This industry would create economic opportunities in rural communities, reduce foreign oil dependence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide environmental bene�ts such as improved water quality and wildlife habitat. To support the development of a Paci�c Northwest bioeconomy, we have:
Assessed the potential of a poplar bioeconomy using models that integrated economic and environmental impacts.
Demonstrated the production and sustainability of poplar energy crops at four sites in the PNW.
Created bioenergy literacy programming and materials for students, teachers, policy makers, and the general public.
Built new partnerships to explore environmental bene�ts resulting from poplar production!
Provided students with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate new technologies and �nd jobs!
Converted poplar biomass to cellulosic ethanol and acetic acid at a commercial-scale facility.
For more information contact Rick Gustafson, University of Washington(206)543-2790 or [email protected]
This project is supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grant no. 2011-68005-30407 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
