Bioproducts From Canada's Forests - New Partnerships in the Bioeconomy

For the first time, this opportune book provides a comprehensive treatment of the many innovative, non-timber bioproducts that may be derived from Canada s vast forests, including their potential economic, social and environmental impacts. It also offers a balanced discussion of the technological, policy and regulatory issues surrounding the emerging global bioeconomy. This book will not only be of interest to Canadian forestry professionals and entrepreneurs, but also to those interested in the contribution of forestry to the bioeconomy worldwide.

List of contents

Preface. Acknowledgments.
- Forests as a Source of Bioproducts.
- Biofuels and Bioenergy.
- Biochemicals.
- Agroforestry.
- Foods from the Forest.
- Nutraceuticals from the Forest.
- Pharmaceuticals from the Forest.
- Decorative and Aesthetic Products.
- Recreation and Other Forest Values.
- Protecting Forest Biomass from Pests: Current Challenges.
- Other Innovative Products and Technologies.
- Carbon Credits.
- The Way Forward.
- References.
- Index.

Summary

For the first time, this opportune book provides a comprehensive treatment of the many innovative, non-timber bioproducts that may be derived from Canada’s vast forests, including their potential economic, social and environmental impacts. It also offers a balanced discussion of the technological, policy and regulatory issues surrounding the emerging global bioeconomy. This book will not only be of interest to Canadian forestry professionals and entrepreneurs, but also to those interested in the contribution of forestry to the bioeconomy worldwide.

Product details

• Authors: Luc Duchesne, Luc C Duchesne, Luc C. Duchesne, Michael F Laporte, Michael F. Laporte, Suzann Wetzel, Suzanne Wetzel
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2006
• EAN: 9781402049910
• ISBN: 978-1-4020-4991-0
• No. of pages: 258
• Weight: 630 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 257 p.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; B, Climate Change, biotechnology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Earth and Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Renewable and Green Energy, Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Forestry Management, Renewable energy resources, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Environmental engineering, Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology