We promote woody biomass utilization as a tool to restore forests, promote local economic development in communities, enhance the use of renewable energy at the local level, and support green building initiatives. Below is a collection of resources on woody biomass utilization.

Woody Biomass Heat Workshop

Along with key partners, we helped convene a workshop entitled, Woody Biomass Heat: Making it Work for Communities, in Bend, Oregon. The workshop attracted over 125 participants and highlighting two wood heat projects in Oregon.  Panels and speakers covered the wide range of elements needed to successfully develop woody biomass thermal applications. Learn more about wood heat and download presentations from the workshop.

Making Biomass Work Conference

In 2006, we collaboratively hosted Making Biomass Work: How to Meet Community, Economic, and Ecological Needs in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  View the agenda and download speaker presentations.

RVCC Issue Papers

The Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition has been engaged in shaping Federal policy regarding the utilization of woody biomass.  This strong coalition of partners across the West has developed policy recommendations to aid communities restore ecological systems and address local economic issues.  Read our 2008 Issue Paper on woody biomass!

Partner Links

We work with a host of partners on woody biomass issues, both on the policy and utilization sides.  Our efforts wouldn't succeed without the dedicated assistance of our partners.  Many of them have additional resources, including:

Resource Innovations
Eugene, OR
contact: Marcus Kauffman, 541-346-0661

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Redmond, OR
contact: Phil Chang, 541-548-9534

The Watershed Research and Training Center
Hayfork, CA
contact:  Nick Goulette, 530-628-4206

The Forest Guild
Santa Fe, NM
contact: Mike DeBonis, 505-983-8992