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Ensuring Sustainability in the Emerging Forest Biomass Sector: DNR’s Proactive Approach. Rachael Jamison June 2012. Overview. Heading Here. Initiative Overview Biomass Defined Initiative Principles Pilot Project (HB 2165 update) Long-term Contracts (state lands) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ensuring Sustainability in the Emerging Forest Biomass Sector:
DNR’s Proactive Approach
Rachael JamisonJune 2012
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Overview Initiative Overview
Biomass Defined Initiative
Principles Pilot Project (HB 2165
update) Long-term Contracts
(state lands) Forest Practices
Work-Group Supply Study
Initiative Overview Began in 2009 by Commissioner
Goldmark 3 pieces of legislation passed to
date (HB 2165, SSHB 2481, SHB 1422)
2 pilot projects fully permitted and under construction
Authority to sell biomass from public lands
$1M USFS grant to evaluate biomass supply and conduct forest health work
“Biomass” added to definition of “Forest Practice” in Forest Practices rules
Initiative Principles Articulation of initiative values
Appropriate scale Appropriate location Highly efficient
Outreach Comprehensive website White papers
Stakeholder group participation State, Region Bioenergy teams Energy policy groups
Forest Biomass: Defined
Forest Biomass is: Material from trees and woody plants that are by-products of forest management, ecosystem restoration, or hazardous fuel reduction treatments.
Forest Biomass is NOT: Traditional timber or whole trees that would otherwise be made into lumber, paper, and other products; Downed logs and standing dead trees required to be left on site by forest practice regulations; material incorporated into the forest floor; stumps; Treated wood; Wood and wood products from old growth forests.
Forest Biomass: Pilot Projects (HB 2165)
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Long-term Supply Contracts (2SHB 2481) Authorizes DNR to enter into long-term
contracts to convey forest biomass from DNR-managed lands in 5 ways: Authorize separate sale within valuable materials
contracts. Long-term competitive contracts (5 years + 3 5-
year renewals) Direct sales contracts w/o public auction 15 year initial contract for entities making a
qualifying capital investment of $50M. Lease state lands for the purpose of integrated
supply area/facility siting. Supply analysis required prior to entering
into long term contracts.
Forest Practices Biomass Work-Group
Forest Practices Biomass Work-Group
Purpose:“Educate ourselves on the science/policy and available technologies related to biomass harvest, the Forest Practices rules that apply to such harvest and biomass harvest BMP’s. Discuss and determine if specific BMP’s and/or Forest Practices rules and/or rule revisions related to biomass harvest are needed in Washington. If so, identify a path toward identifying what is needed.
Topics Covered:Soil Health and Productivity, Silviculture and Roads, Disturbance (Fire, Pest, Disease), Dead wood, Slash disposal, carbon storage, Water quality, Riparian Zones/Unstable Slopes, Water Infiltration, Wildlife, Biodiversity and Cultural Resources.
Report to Forest Practices Board expected in August 2012.
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Forest Practices Biomass Work-Group
WAC 222-16-010"Forest practice" means any activity conducted on or directly pertaining to forest land and relating to growing, harvesting, or processing timber or forest biomass, including but not limited to: Road and trail construction; Harvesting, final and intermediate; Precommercial thinning; Reforestation; Fertilization; Prevention and suppression of
diseases and insects; Salvage of trees; and Brush control.
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Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment
Methods Research team (UW) created a comprehensive database of
forest biomass production (in BDT) for Washington with
projections of future biomass production as a result of
traditional timber operations for 2010, 2020, and 2030.
The database is spatially explicit which allows for
summarization by forest type, ownership and forest
management across the state.
Forest biomass was studied under four distinct stages of
processing: felling of trees in the woods, bringing tops and
branches to roadsides, processing piles by biomass operators,
and delivery of forest biomass to markets.
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment
Post-timber Harvest Biomass 4.4 MM BDT
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Pre-existing woody material ranges from 0 to 7.2 MM BDT
Merchantable Stem Volume 7.5 MM BDT
Harvested Biomass 3.0 MM BDT
Potential Market Biomass 1.4 MM BDT
Market Biomass 0.6 – 1.3 MM BDT
Residual Harvested Biomass 1.4 MM BDT
Residual Potential Market Biomass 1.6 MM BDT
Residual Market Biomass 0.1 – 0.8 MM BDT
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment
Outcomes:
1. Utilization could more than double (from the 1.4 million BDT
that is currently able to go to market) without any increase
in timber harvests.
- The lack of facilities influenced the volume of piled and
roadside biomass that processor had access to from
reaching markets
2. If prices went up as little as $10/BDT, competition among
facilities could be seen.
3. Sustainability. Across the state, there is already negligible to
72 million BDT of biomass on site. This volume will REMAIN
on-site after harvest.
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment
Outcomes:
4. After timber harvest, there is an ADDITIONAL volume of
biomass (the 1.4 million BDT that never left the site to be piled)
that will be added to the pre-existing volume.
Western Washington: Approx. 32 BDT/acre
Eastern Washington: Approx. 22 BDT/acre
5. Study concludes that there is sufficient biomass left on-site to
ensure ecosystem functionality.
Questions