NC Woody Biomass

Nature's renewable energy!

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Woody Biomass Energy: Where are we going
and how will we get there?
Winston-Salem, NC
August 27, 2008

■	Woody biomass energy in North Carolina:Why the interest?How do we make energy? Dennis Hazel, NC State University
■	How much resource do we have? Chris Hopkins, NC State University
■	How much of biomass resource is being used and who is using it? Mike Mann, NC Division of Forest Resources
■	Manufacturing wood pellets Joe Denig, NC State University
■	Policy issues which affect woody biomass markets & combined heat and powerapplications Alex Hobbs, NC State University
■	How is woody biomass currently produced and harvested Doug Duncan, NC Association of Professional Loggers
■	Woody Biomass Harvest Systems Matthew Veal, NC State University
■	Corn Products Winston – Salem Plant 2008 Tom Vannoy, Corn Products
■	Tree energy crops – What are they & will they come? Steve McKeand, NC State University
■	In-forest improvements of forest residue biomass fuels Chris Hopkins, NC State University
■	Can harvesting woody biomass benefit forests?If so, how? Barry New, NC Division of Forest Resources
■	Producing renewable energy;Improving natural resources; Creating sound policy for biomass utilization Will McDow, Environmental Defense
■	Emerging carbon markets and biomass Mark Megalos, NC State University

What is Woody Biomass Energy
and What Will it Mean to Forestry in North Carolina ?
Kinston, NC
September 17, 2008

■	How much resource do we have? Chris Hopkins, NC State University
■	How much biomass is already being used and by whom? Mike Mann, NC Division of Forest Resources
■	Pellet mills and pellet markets. Joe Denig, NC State University
■	Policy issues which affect woody biomass markets & combined heat and powerapplications. Alex Hobbs, NC State University
■	How is woody biomass currently produced and harvested? Doug Duncan, NC Association of Professional Loggers
■	Tree energy crops – What are they & will they come? Steve McKeand, NC State University
■	What are other current or developing woody biomass harvest Systems? Matthew Veal, NC State University
■	IWhat technologies may emerge for processing on site? Chris Hopkins, NC State University
■	Are their environmental concerns and other concerns? Will McDow, Environmental Defense
■	Emerging carbon markets and energy markets. Mark Megalos, NC State University