Upload
dinhdieu
View
219
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1
Five Pillars of Sustainability:Challenges and Opportunities for
Biomass Energy in Remote First Nations
Steph Seymour, PhD Student. [email protected]
Introduction Overview of M.Sc research Challenges and Opportunities Pillars of Sustainability Moving Forward Questions
2
Overview
3
Thanks, Team!
Stephanie Seymour Icebreaker
4
Introduction
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Collaborative Research Confederation College Lakehead University Industries, Government
Pre-feasibility Study Biomass District Heating Solar Opportunities
5
Introduction
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Does...The amount of forest & solar resources available for use in a district heating plant
Equal...The amount of energy spent in the community on heating and hot water?
6
Project Description
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Sachigo Lake First Nation
Remote; ice roads Outside area of active
forest operations (AOU) No forest inventory Diesel-generators Some firewood, fuel-oil
Lac Seul First Nation
Rural; all-weather roads Within AOU Has forest inventory Holds forest license On-grid; electric heat
7
Study Areas
Sachigo LakeLakeheadSteph’s homeTorontoAOU
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Sachigo Lake First Nation
Remote; ice roads Outside area of active
forest operations (AOU) No forest inventory Diesel-generators Some firewood, fuel-oil
Lac Seul First Nation
Rural; all-weather roads Within AOU Has forest inventory Holds forest license On-grid; electric heat
8
Study Areas
Lac SeulLakeheadSteph’s homeTorontoAOU
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
To assess locally available natural resources Solar Wind Forest biomass
To determine energy/heat usage Homes Community Buildings
Determine the social, economic, environmental, political constraints on using biomass in communities
9
Study Objectives
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
GIS Data Delineated into Strata FRI-style Additional measures Non-destructive sampling Thermal testing
10
Data Collection MethodsForest Resources
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Volume/ha x kJ/m³ = kJ/ha estimates Annual Allowable Cut Integrated Wood Supply
11
OutcomesForest Resources
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
12
Results
Does...The amount of forest & solar resources available for use in a district heating plant
Equal...The amount of energy spent in the community on heating and hot water?
YES! ... butIntro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Lack of Capacity
Policy burden
Lack of access to resources
13
Challenges
Intro Research Challenges Pillars Next Steps Questions
Social EnvironmentEconomic
Costly Lack of
infrastructure
Slower growing conditions
Location, Location!
Local employment “Brain drain”
Less dependence on imported fuel source
14
Opportunities
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions
Social EnvironmentEconomic
Money circulated in local economy
Support local development
Manage for natural disturbances
Increased access to traditional territories
CO 2, GHG reduction
15
Five Pillars of Sustainability
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions
Soci
al
Econ
omic
Envi
ronm
ent
Cultu
re
Gove
rnan
ce
Reconnect with culture Think maps, hunting, back
to the land
Feeling of purpose Stewards of the earth
16
Opportunities
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions
Culture Governance
Greater say in local, regional policies
Greater role in local development
Assertion of rights
Spin-off Benefits
Trucking
Logger
Forest Planner
Forest Technician
Millwright
Mechanic
Engineer
Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
Finance
Business Admin
Economist/Analyst
Health and Safety
Security
Mill workers
Products and Marketing
Biologist/ Environmental assessment
Consultant
Auditor
Policy
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions 17
Next Steps...
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions 18
Keep researching! Boots on the ground Work together, stay in
touch Listen, learn from
other experiences
19
Questions?
Stephanie SeymourMScF, BScF, Forestry Technician
Lakehead UniversityFaculty of Natural Resources
Intro Research Opportunity Pillars Next Steps Questions
Albert, S. 2007. Transition to a forest bioeconomy: A community development strategy discussion. Journal of Rural and Community Development 2():64-83 Arriaga, M., C.A Canizares, and M. Kazerani. 2013. Renewable energy alternatives for remote communities in northern Ontario, Canada. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. 4(3):661-670.Carlson, M. and C. Chetkiewicz. 2012. A fork in the road: Future development in Ontario's far north. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Boreal Initiative.Hall, H. and B. Donald. 2009. Innovation and creativity on the periphery: Challenges and opportunities in northern Ontario. Working paper series: Ontario in the creative age. Miller, A.C. 2011. From the Indian Act to the Far North Act: Environmental racism in First Nations communities in Ontario. Thesis. Department of Environmental Studies. Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario. 55 pp. Puddister, D., S.W.J. Dominy, J.A. Baker, D.M. Morris, J. Maure, J.A. Rice, T.A. Jones, I. Majumdar, P.W. Hazlett, B.D Titus., R.L. Fleming and S. Wetzel. 2011. Opportunities and challenges for Ontario’s forest bioeconomy. The Forestry Chronicle 87(4):468-477.Smith, M.A. 2014. A reflection on First Nations in their boreal homelands in Ontario: Between a rock and a caribou. (in press)Youden, H.L. 2010. Planning in Ontario’s Far North: Preservation, development and culture in policy. Thesis. Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario, Canada. … and many more!
20
Sources
Project Overview Methods Results Discussion