Evaluate CRP Land Potential for Biomass Feedstock Production
| 项目名称： | Evaluate CRP Land Potential for Biomass Feedstock Production |
| 摘要： | There have been concerns from environmental groups about possible impact these minimally managed Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ecosystems have on the natural habitat for birds and other organisms acclimated to the land. Timing and management of biomass harvest so as to avoid the nesting and breeding seasons of the wildlife in these areas or provide a continued habitat would be beneficial. This can be achieved by strip harvesting or staggering the harvest. In this study, the research team proposes two harvest timings: one at peak standing crop and the other after frost kill. These harvest times would be useful to monitor the changes in the native habitat during the five year period of the project. There is an urgent need to train scientists who can scientifically manage CRP lands for bioenergy feedstock production. As the project evolves, a graduate and undergraduate student will help. These future scientists will gain a better understanding and practical training based on sound scientific principles for biomass production on CRP lands. The site location will be made as accessible and visible as possible so the producers and other visitors can evaluate the productivity and sustainability of these biomass production systems on CRP lands in Oklahoma. The site will also be used for demonstration to students in the Bioenergy Crop Production course that Dr. Kakani will teach in 2009. |
| 状态： | Completed |
| 资金： | 20000 |
| 资助组织： | Research and Innovative Technology Administration |
| 项目负责人： | Johnson, Shawn |
| 开始时间： | 20070701 |
| 实际结束时间： | 20090930 |
| 主题领域： | Energy；Environment；Transportation (General) |
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