Thrust Areas Ecosystem Water Institute Classification Level
Water, Land Use and Ecosystems Water and Climate Water and Society Water Resources Sustainability Springs Wetlands Watersheds Aquifers Lakes Coastal Zone  Water Institute Classification 1  Water Institute Classification 2  Water Institute Classification 3  Water Institute Classification 4
     

Wood to Energy: A Training Program Utilize Interface Fuels for Bioenergy
Goals and Objectives
 
Woody biomass is one potential renewable energy source that is technically feasible where environmental and economic factors are promising. It becomes a realistic option when it is also socially acceptable. Public acceptance and support of wood to energy proposals require community education and outreach. When our community explored using wood for electricity production, we took this opportunity to develop programmes that would enable people to learn and participate in the discussion. We recognised that citizens have time constraints and little relevant background knowledge about this issue, but that they also had sincere and important concerns.
 
 
Available Outputs
Title: Using Community Forums to Enhance Public Engagement in Environmental Issues
Authors: Monroe, Martha C., Annie Oxarart, Lauren Mcdonell and Richard Plate
Title: Woody biomass outreach in the southern United States: A case study
Authors: Oxarart, A., Martha C. Monroe
Project Lead
Monroe, Martha Carrie
 
Project Participants
Monroe, Martha Carrie
Sanford, Ann Whitney
 
Additional Participants
Lauren McDonnell
Annie  Oxarart
Richard Plate
 
EcoSystem:
Watersheds
 
WIClassLevel: 
Level 1: WI Affiliated Faculty Project
 
ThrustArea: 
Water Resources Sustainability
 
Sponsor
US DEPT OF AG FOREST SERVICE
 
Grant Award Dates
3/9/2005 to 6/1/2009