Resources
Available Woody Biomass Resources
The following resources provide an overview of the current utilization and supply of biomass in Minnesota. They should not be used in place of a formal analysis or consultation when seriously considering the development of a new biomass facility. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact DNR's Anna Dirkswager, Biomass Consultant
- Fact Sheets
- Woody Biomass Energy Facilities Directory
- Biomass Harvesting Guidelines
- Existing Studies on Woody Biomass Utilization and Availability
- Minnesota Woody Biomass Report
Biomass webinar » DNR's Biomass Consultant, Anna Dirkswager present a webinar on the scope and scale of MN's biomass resources as well as MN's biomass market constraints and opportunities.
Development of Procedures to Assess Brushland Resources for Woody Biomass Energy Markets » A pilot project was completed to assess shrubland density over a several county area using a combination of on-site biomass measurements and remote sensing techniques. A simple technique for appraising Brushland biomass volumes for markets was developed for use by field resource managers.
Minnesota Logged Area Residue Analysis » Report summarizes the results of data collected on woody logging residue remaining on harvested sites across Minnesota.
The DNR does maintain information on various proposed wood energy facilities. For more information, please contact Anna Dirkswager, Biomass Consultant at 651-259-5253.
Links to other biomass websites
- Woody biomass harvest for habitat restoration
- Minnesota Forest Resources Council - information pertaining to the development and use of Minnesota's Biomass Harvesting Guidelines, please visit
- United States Department of Energy Biomass Program
- United States Forest Service Woody Biomass Utilization
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Energy from Biomass
- Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security