Landowners, Bioenergy, and Extension Strategies

Authors

Omkar Joshi, Texas A&M Forest ServiceFollow
Donald L. Grebner, Mississippi State UniversityFollow
James E. Henderson, Mississippi State UniversityFollow
Steven R. Gruchy, Mississippi Fish and WildlifeFollow

Volume

53

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.02.22

Abstract

Given increased energy demand from alternative sources, wood-based bioenergy is receiving significant policy and research attention in the United States. Many private forest landowners, who are the likely feedstock suppliers for wood-based bioenergy, however, are not completely aware of its opportunities and potential positive and negative impacts. This article, therefore, reviews the existing work on status of biomass availability and landowner motivations for supplying biomass for wood-based bioenergy industry. Some educational needs of landowners and the potential role of Extension professionals are highlighted.

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Recommended Citation

Joshi, O., Grebner, D. L., Henderson, J. E., & Gruchy, S. R. (2015). Landowners, Bioenergy, and Extension Strategies. The Journal of Extension, 53(2), Article 22. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.02.22