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Working forests provide raw materials for the woody biomass value chain. Responsible sourcing supports forest health, boosts rural economies, and maintains long-term productivity. Sustainable practices and strong markets help ensure forests remain forests.
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Forests & Sustainable Sourcing
Working forests are the foundation of the advanced woody biomass value chain. The long-term viability of the industry is inseparable from forest health, productivity, and responsible stewardship.
Key realities underpinning sustainable sourcing include:
Approximately 86% of forestland in the U.S. Southeast is privately owned, with landowners relying on markets to support long-term management.
Biomass markets provide demand for low-grade wood, tops, limbs, and residues generated through routine forest management.
These materials are often byproducts of timber harvests and thinning activities that improve forest health.
Strong biomass markets help offset declines in pulp and paper demand, supporting landowners’ ability to keep forests as forests.
AWBA members operate within robust certification and auditing systems that ensure transparency, primary feedstock traceability, and compliance with global sustainability standards.
Independent verification and annual audits reinforce accountability across domestic and international markets.
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