Presentations

 

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

• 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?
Presented September 17, 2008; Kinston, NC

• 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
• What 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

Woody Biomass Supply Chains
Presented October 6, 2011; Smithfield, NC

• Recession, Residues, and Biomass Markets  Dr. Bob Abt, NC State University, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
• FIBERANALYTICS  Helene Cser and Jessica Knight, NC State University, Extension Forestry
• State Incentives for Biomass Energy Production  Dr. A. O. Hobbs, Associate Director Renewable Technology at the NC Solar Center
• A Mature Industry Perspective  Marvin Burchfield, VP Decker International
• Quality Chips A-Z  Brian Gray, Peterson Pacific Corp.
• Timber Investment Suppliers Kent Fullbright of Gelbert, Fullbright & Randolph Forestry Consultants, PLLC
• Long Term Supply Agreements Tony Doster, Resource Management Service
• Supply Agreements that Work Max Doggett, President of Maximum Solutions
• Overview of the Biofuels Center of North Carolina Steven Burke, President and CEO
• North Carolina's Strategic Plant for Biofuels Leadership Steven Burke, President and CEO
  

 

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Key Contacts

Need to know more information about our NC Woody Biomass program? Here are some key contacts if you need to get in touch with us.

Dennis Hazel, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Forest Productivity, Christmas Tree Production
4229 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5573
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: dennis_hazel@ncsu.edu

James Jeuck
Emphasis: General Forestry, Forest Herbicides
4217 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5574
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: james_jeuck@ncsu.edu

Mark Megalos, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Forest Management, Taxes/Incentive Programs, Conservation Easements
4219 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-1202
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: mark.megalos@ncsu.edu

Robert Bardon, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Community Forestry, Marketing, Woodlot Management
4233 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5575
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: robert_bardon@ncsu.edu