1 forest service biomass research & development programs by howard n rosen usda energy coordinator at the strategic partnerships workshop golden colorado basics mission ensure for present and future generations long term health diversity productivity of land formed 1905 transfer act manages 8 us mass or 192 million acres over 30 000 employees 3 billion budget 800 revenues in fy 2000 biobased products from 1910 lab madison wi 70 2 opportunity knocks most severe fire season 50 years shortages california change political parties white house laws encouraging use supply demand third country volume standing timber growth still exceeds cut 25 all generated world approximately quads is mostly per capita yearly consumption wood fiber cu met 4 times average 71 global harvest population 1950 to 1998 0 500 1000 1500 2500 3000 3500 1960 1970 1980 1990 harv est m illion
