Focus of the California Biomass Workshop

The workshop aims to tackle California’s pressing wood waste crisis and explore sustainable solutions for reducing wildfires, supporting rural economies, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045

California is currently facing a wood waste challenge that is expected to worsen as the state intensifies forest treatments to meet the Governor’s target of treating one million acres annually by 2025. According to estimates by IBank, over 80% of wood residues are left to degrade in place, contributing to carbon and air pollution and posing an ongoing wildfire threat to communities.

Meet Life Cycle Associates at the California Biomass Workshop

Life Cycle Associates recognizes the urgency of addressing this vital resource management challenge and is committed to contribute to the discussions that can drive rural and tribal economic development, non-combustion technology innovation, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Life Cycle Associates looks forward to engaging with stakeholders, sharing expertise, and contributing to the collective effort to address California’s wood waste crisis.

Join us at the Networking Reception starting at 4:15 p.m. to continue the conversation and explore potential collaborations. Contact us, if you would like to schedule a personal meeting ahead of time.

More about the workshop

The workshop’s preliminary schedule includes informative panels, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities:

• Panel #1: Understanding the Science behind Forest Treatments and Biomass Management

  Science and researcher panel outlining California’s need for forest management and the impact of biomass accumulation on ecosystem health, climate, air pollution, and public health goals.

• Keynote Speaker: Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources

  Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, will provide insights into the state’s approach to addressing the wood waste crisis.

• Panel #2: Looking Local – Community and Tribal Perspectives

  Community, tribal, and environmental justice panel highlighting various perspectives on the wood waste challenge and considerations for stakeholders exploring solutions.

• Panel #3: Exploring Innovations in Low-Carbon Uses for Wood Waste

  Developer and technology provider panel showcasing non-combustion innovations, including clean fuels, durable wood products, and carbon removal.

• Keynote Speaker: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Assembly Majority Leader

  Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Assembly Majority Leader, will share insights during the lunch break.

• Panel #4: Evaluating Opportunities for Sustainable Biomass Supply Chains

  Environmental NGO and researcher panel discussing principles for sustainable biomass sourcing and its potential to support economy-wide decarbonization.

• Federal Agency Q&A: USFS and DOE

  Question and answer session with representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Energy.

• Panel #5: Policy Options for a Sustainable Wood Waste Bioeconomy

  Policy panel identifying relevant interventions for delivering a sustainable, equitable, and large-scale wood waste bioeconomy in California.

For more information about the California Biomass Workshop, please visit UC Davis Policy Institute. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop.