BIOMASS CANADIAN Sept/Oct 2009 16 10 Advanced Biofuels There’s potential for both mills and loggers, but the cellulosic ethanol industry must develop further before it will require biomass feedstocks on a large scale. 16 Fuel for Feed Long used for heat and power at sawmills, woody biomass now powers a mill of a different kind. Canadian Biomass drops in on a Quebec co-op. 20 27 Good Picking This major Quebec silviculture contractor is cooking up a little revenue diversity thanks to essential oils and gourmet cooking products. Growing Woody Biomass Woody feedstock cropping is an emerging option to supple- ment forest residue-based biomass. We look at crop and harvest options. 24 The Chipping Route With more biomass-produced energy on the horizon, this Nova Scotia logging contractor is seeing a trend towards increased chipping to meet the demand. 10 24 DEPARTMENTS 4 5 9 15 19 23, 30 Conference Reports 30 Gear News “Until cellulosic ethanol becomes economically viable and facilities require a steady stream of biomass, forestry and agriculture will need to explore other uses of biomass.” Read the full story on page 10 Editorial – How soon is now? Biomass Update – News Biomass Sustainability – The Swedish experiment Residues to Riches – Grind vs. chip CANBIO Update – Pellets at OPG Our Cover Groupe Dynaco Agri-Food Cooperative has been reaping the benefits of biomass power for almost a year now. Our cover shows the facility in eastern Quebec. Story on page 16. Photo: Martine Frigon/Canadian Biomass. www.canadianbiomassmagazine.com canadianBIOMASS 3
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