Ongoing research

The California ad-hoc Forest Biomass Working Group (CA FBWG) is composed of a variety of forest biomass utilization interests across California. They meet to discuss wood energy policy, project opportunities and barriers, technology progress, funding opportunities and other relevant topics.

This page is frequently updated as we add new content.

Use the documents on this page to learn more about biomass energy projects, see what tools the SWET team are using for outreach or to continue your application for assistance. As always, call or email with questions! Spreadsheet DSIRE CA Biomass Energy (updated 12/01/2018). (Excerpt from N.C.

Our extensive literature review summarizes the social, economic, and health impacts discussed in articles we reviewed from academic journals and professional reports from non-profits, foundations, and government agencies as well as a few books.

Our annotated bibliography of the articles and reports we reviewed includes peer-reviewed articles from academic journals, professional reports from non-profits, foundations, and government agencies, as well as a few books.

How much urban agriculture is there in your city or county? Its difficult to know, since no statistics are gathered specifically about urban agriculture either statewide or nationally.

The following are resources with information on overcoming land access issues, developing legal agreements to use land, and other best practices for establishing community gardens.

The following resources are meant for school gardens or any farm project that serves an educational purpose. Some include grade specific activities and curriculum.

We conducted an extensive literature review on the health, social and economic impacts of urban agriculture.

Resources in this section can help urban farmers and policy advocates find current information on local, California-wide and national policy developments regarding urban agriculture, as well as toolkits and guides to creating good urban agriculture policy.