Timber and Forest Product Markets
Whether as part of construction projects or renewable energy portfolios, wood products and markets remain a crucial component of economic growth across the globe. Research at RFF integrates land use, conservation, monitoring, and climate change considerations when analyzing the range of policies that govern timber product markets.
The Market for Residual Wood Fibers
Find out about the changes in this market from 2004 to 2017.
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Explainer — Feb 19, 2020
Forest Bioenergy 102: Policy Approaches
An overview of the concerns about the impacts of bioenergy generation and the methods policymakers may use to measure these impacts.
Explainer — Feb 10, 2020
Forest Bioenergy 101: Generation and Emissions
Forest bioenergy has been heralded by some as a promising renewable energy source and condemned by others as having negative effects on the environment. Here's a review of the basics of forest bioenergy generation and emissions.
RFF Live — Feb 11, 2020
Forests and Climate Change Mitigation: The Role of Markets
An in-depth conversation on the important role forests—and the forest products sector—could play in climate change mitigation
Explainer — Feb 19, 2020
Forest Bioenergy 102: Policy Approaches
An overview of the concerns about the impacts of bioenergy generation and the methods policymakers may use to measure these impacts.
Explainer — Feb 10, 2020
Forest Bioenergy 101: Generation and Emissions
Forest bioenergy has been heralded by some as a promising renewable energy source and condemned by others as having negative effects on the environment. Here's a review of the basics of forest bioenergy generation and emissions.
Report — Jan 11, 2019
Changes in the Residual Wood Fiber Market, 2004 to 2017
this study focuses on economic conditions, changes in consumer preferences and changes in forest products preferences and demand for two time periods.
RFF Live — Feb 11, 2020
Forests and Climate Change Mitigation: The Role of Markets
An in-depth conversation on the important role forests—and the forest products sector—could play in climate change mitigation
Workshop/Seminar — Nov 2, 2011
Trade and Sustainability of Forest Products: Global Challenges and Opportunities
Press Release — Aug 27, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Role of Forests in Energy and Climate Solutions, with Robert Bonnie
Robert Bonnie and Daniel Raimi discuss forests, forest products and bioenergy, and carbon sinks in this podcast from Resources Radio.
Media Highlight — Jul 11, 2013
What Breakthroughs Do Biofuels Need?
Finding a Future for Forests in Energy and Climate Solutions, with Robert Bonnie
Robert Bonnie and Daniel Raimi discuss forests, forest products and bioenergy, and deep decarbonization goals.
How Should Policymakers Respond to Shifts in the Secondary Wood Fiber Market?
Analysis of the wood fiber residuals market by Forest2Market suggests important implications for state and local policymakers in forestry-oriented regions of the United States.
The Next Decade of Forest Management
In last week's RFF First Wednesday discussion, the inaugural event in RFF's Resources 2020 anniversary series of lectures, experts emphasized urgen...