Woody Biomass in Indiana

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1 Woody Biomass in Indiana Clifty Falls State Park Madison, Indiana September 26-28, 2012 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 (Afternoon Concurrent Sessions) Managing Central Hardwoods for Biomass Harvesting Sponsored by Indiana Society of American Foresters Half-day session with invited speakers focusing on forest management issues.. (includes break, dinner, and mixer) Impact of Woody Biomass Harvesting on Wildlife Management Sponsored by Indiana Chapter of the Wildlife Society Half-day session with invited speakers focusing on ecological sustainability of biomass harvesting, wildlife populations in intensively managed forests, and dead wood cycles in Indiana forests. (includes break, dinner, and mixer) Thursday, September 27, 2012 Woody Biomass Use in Indiana Sponsored by Purdue University Full-day session with invited speakers focusing on woody biomass and developments in the central states, economics and policy issues related to cellulosic biofuels, technology for harvesting and processing woody biomass, urban trees for mulch and energy, biodiversity impacts of biomass harvesting, poplar plantations as woody biomass and panel discussion (includes breaks and buffet lunch) Friday, September 28, 2012 Field Tour at SEPAC Werner Logging of Jasper, Indiana Sponsored By Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Indiana Society of American Foresters Indiana Wildlife Society In Cooperation with Indiana Biomass Working Group Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) HTIRC Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association This program has been reviewed and is approved for professional CFE credits as follows: Sept 26 3 hours for ISAF session in category 1. 3 hours for IN TWS session category 1 (since these are concurrent they would not be added together) Sept hours in category 1 Sept. 28 TBD Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university

2 Wednesday, September 26 afternoon concurrent sessions For technical information on each session, contact the session chairs. Managing Central Hardwoods for Biomass Harvesting Indiana Society of American Foresters Lenny Farlee, Purdue University, (765) ; (Wednesday, September 26) Half-day session with invited speakers focusing on forest management issues dealing with biomass harvesting (includes break, dinner, and mixer). This program has been reviewed and is approved for professional CFE credits by the Society of American Foresters. Category 1-CF: 3 hours 1:00 p.m. Biomass Harvesting Best Management Practices for Indiana Jeff Settle, IDNR Division of Forestry 1:45 p.m. Biomass Harvesting for Forest Management Leibering and Sons Inc. (Matt or Steve Leibering) 2:30 p.m. BREAK 3:00 p.m. Impact of Biomass Harvesting at Different Levels of Intensity Deahn Donner, US Forest Service Northern Research Station 3:45 p.m. SEPAC Silviculture/Biomass Harvesting Demonstrations and Research Projects Mike Saunders, Purdue University Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources 4:30 p.m. Conclude Impact of Woody Biomass Harvesting on Wildlife Management Indiana Chapter of the Wildlife Society Dean Zimmerman, Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife, (765) , dzimmerman@dnr.in.gov (Wednesday, September 26) Half-day session with invited speakers focusing on ecological sustainability of biomass harvesting, wildlife populations in intensively managed forests, and dead wood cycles in Indiana forests. (includes break, dinner, and mixer) This program has been reviewed and is approved for professional CFE credits by the Society of American Foresters. Category 1-CF: 3 hours 1:00 p.m. Ecological Sustainability of Woody Biomass Harvesting Dr. Chris Webster, Michigan Technological University 1:50 p.m. Coarse Woody Debris in Managed and Unmanaged Hardwood Forests Dr. Mike Jenkins, Purdue University 2:40 p.m. Maintaining Wildlife Populations in Intensively Managed Forests Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse, University of Connecticut 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:45 p.m. Public Perceptions of Woody Biomass Harvesting in the Midwest Lana Narine, University of Missouri 4:35 p.m. SEPAC Biomass Harvesting Project and Salamanders Rob Chapman, Purdue University 5:00 p.m. Conclude

3 Thursday, September 27, 2012 For technical information on the session, contact the session chair. Woody Biomass Use in Indiana Dan Cassens, Purdue University, (765) ; (Thursday, September 27) Full-day session includes breaks and buffet lunch This program has been reviewed and is approved for professional CFE credits by the Society of American Foresters. Category 1-CF: 5 hours 8:15 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Welcome 8:50 p.m. Moderator: Ray Moistner, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association 9:00 a.m. Why Use Woody Biomass and Developments in the Central States Dan Cassens, Wood Products Specialists, Purdue University 9:40 a.m. Economics and Policy Issues Related to Cellulosic Biofuels Dr. Farzad Taheripour, Research Assistant Professor, Agr. Economics, Purdue University 10:20 a.m. Break 10:40 a.m. Technology for Harvesting and Processing Woody Biomass Ed Meadows, Consultant 11:20 a.m. Urban Trees for Mulch and Energy Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University 12:00 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Moderator: Jack Seifert, IN State Forester 1:10 p.m. Biodiversity Impacts of Biomass Harvesting Deahn Donner, Landscape Ecologist, USFS 1:50 p.m. Poplar Plantations as Woody Biomass Indiana Experience Dr. Rick Meilan, Purdue University 2:30 p.m. Break 2:50 p.m. Panel Discussion (with 5 minute presentations) David James, Domtar Jay Engle, Koetter and Smith Randy Brewster, Tri-State Forestry Matthew Markee, Recast Energy Hoosier Energy 4:30 p.m. Adjourn

4 Friday, September 28, 2012 For technical information on the session, contact the session chair: Field Tour at SEPAC, Butlerville, Indiana Werner Logging of Jasper, Indiana Dan Cassens, Purdue University, (765) ; Don Carlson, Purdue University, (812) ; Werner Logging of Jasper Indiana, has agreed to host registrants who have participated in this meeting at their logging and biomass harvesting site. Werner Logging is different than most other logging operations in our Central Hardwood Region. In addition to traditional veneer log and saw log harvests, this company is one of the few that have integrated the removal of scragg logs for pallet parts as well as clean chips for pulp. This allows for nearly 100 percent utilization of material down to a 4 inch DBH stem. Depending on haul distance, the company also produces whole tree chips for boiler fuel. This allows for utilization of the stem and top. The company participates in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for Chain of custody (CoC) as well as CW certification. Tim Werner is a trained logger in both Indiana and Kentucky. Tim and the company have been recognized as Indiana Logger of the Year and have a long family history in the business. Harvesting equipment used consists of feller buncher, four grapple skidders, knuckle boom loader with slasher, Peterson 4800E Flail Debarker, 800 horse power Morbak chipper with grapple feeder, and all support equipment. The field tour is dependent upon weather conditions and site availability. Participants must bring their own personal safety equipment including hard hat and closed toe leather boots.

5 WOODY BIOMASS in INDIANA September 26-28, 2012 Madison, Indiana Registration Form Registration Options: Select either Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 includes half-day session (Wed. Sept. 26) and full day session (Thurs., Sept. 27) Check one: Indiana Society of American Foresters Indiana Chapter of the Wildlife Society $90 per person $90 per person Option 2 includes full-day session (Thurs., Sept. 27) $75 per person Field Tour at SEPAC (optional) (Friday, September 28) Free with registration Please check only if you plan to attend in option 1 or 2 Please register the following individuals for the Woody Biomass in Indiana Seminar. Name Name Company Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax: Payment Method: Check Enclosed Payable to Purdue University Credit card This program is funded in part by the Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Mail, Fax, or to: On-line Registration: Purdue Extension The Education Store 700 Ahlers Drive MMDC Bldg. West Lafayette, IN Phone: Or Toll Free: FAX: I require auxiliary aids and services due to a disability. Please contact me at the above address. (If multiple registrants, indicate the individual who needs to be contacted). Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university

6 Hotel Information A block of rooms is reserved at Clifty Inn for $105 to $ a night. Deadline to reserve rooms has been extended to September 7, No guarantee of room availability after September 7, To reserve a room at the Clifty Inn please visit the online link: Click on reservation wizard. The group code is 0926bc. Or, call in reservations at There are 56 total rooms reserved for September 26 th and 27 th as follows: 22 rooms reserved at $ (Parkside wing) 17 rooms reserved at $ (Riverview wing) 17 rooms reserved at $ (have a patio or balcony) Clifty Inn Clifty Falls State Park 1650 Clifty Hollow Rd. Madison, IN (812) The gate fee is $5.00 for in-state; $7.00 for out-state. This is a one-time charge during stay. The gate fee is cash only.