Valorization of biomass residues from forest operations and wood manufacturing presents a wide range of sustainable and innovative possibilities

FL Braghiroli, L Passarini - Current Forestry Reports, 2020‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review For the past few decades, consumers have increasingly
demanded biodegradable, petroleum-free, and safe products for the environment, humans …

An international review of the most productive and cost effective forest biomass recovery technologies and supply chains

MR Ghaffariyan, M Brown, M Acuna, J Sessions… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2017‏ - Elsevier
This study provides a state-of-the art overview of forest biomass harvesting technologies and
supply chains used in North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The …

Processing and sorting forest residues: Cost, productivity and managerial impacts

AR Kizha, HS Han - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Feedstocks generated from processing forest residues have traditionally been considered
as a low value product. The economic potential of these materials can be enhanced by …

Impacts of silvicultural prescriptions and implementation of best management practices on timber harvesting costs

H Soman, AR Kizha, BE Roth - International Journal of Forest …, 2019‏ - Taylor & Francis
Rising costs of forest operations and decreasing revenue generated from harvesting are
becoming critical challenges in forest management throughout the Northeastern US. Along …

Advances in modified wood-based adsorbents for contaminant removal: Valorization methods, modification mechanisms, and environmental applications

M Keshvardoostchokami, FL Braghiroli… - Current Forestry …, 2023‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Wood-based adsorbents are increasingly used for
environmental applications. They demonstrate considerable advantages, including …

Criteria for assessing the sustainability of logging operations—a systematic review

J Grünberg, MR Ghaffariyan, M Jourgholami… - Current Forestry …, 2023‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The comprehensive assessment of timber and fuelwood
harvesting operations through the consideration of the three pillars of sustainability …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of potential of forest wood biomass in terms of sustainable development

J Konstantinavičienė - Sustainability, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Forest wood biomass is one of the basic renewable resources used in the bioeconomy as a
raw material for industrial products and fuel. The forest also plays an important role in the …

Factors affecting operational cost and productivity of ground-based timber harvesting machines: a meta-analysis

LT Louis, AR Kizha, A Daigneault, HS Han… - Current Forestry …, 2022‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Optimization of cost and productivity is an important aspect of
sustainable timber harvesting which have global level implications on renewable energy …

Economic analysis of forest residues supply chain options to produce enhanced‐quality feedstocks

K Sahoo, E Bilek, R Bergman… - Biofuels, Bioproducts …, 2019‏ - Wiley Online Library
Woody biomass feedstock that is both high quality and low cost has become increasingly
important for the bioenergy and bioproducts industries. Logging generates forest residues …

Wood biomass recovery cost under different harvesting methods and market conditions

LT Louis, AR Kizha - International Journal of Forest Engineering, 2021‏ - Taylor & Francis
Harvesting woody biomass, often considered a by-product, poses a major challenge in
terms of low operational productivity and revenue. However, woody biomass (branches …