Energy Landscape of Virginia | Episode 21 | Managing Virginia’s Forest with Biomass Energy Production

About this episode

The episode discusses the management of Virginia’s forests in relation to biomass energy production.

Joe Lerch and James Hutzler visit Rob Farrell, State Forester and Director of the Virginia Department of Forestry, to learn how management of Virginia’s oak and hickory forests can be combined with biomass energy production. We also take a tour of a forested plot to learn in depth how effective trees species management can produce a renewable source of energy. Where to find out more about topics covered in this episode Report of the Biomass Advisory Panel – December 30, 2024 (Virginia Departm...

People in this episode

Guest: Rob Farrell

Topics covered

• biomass energy
• forest management
• Virginia forestry

Keywords

• oak forests
• hickory forests
• renewable energy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: biomass energy

Books & works: Energy Landscape of Virginia, Report of the Biomass Advisory Panel

Places: Virginia

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