Resources

Presentation Slides

Below is a list of speakers who shared slides during their presentations at this event. Those highlighted have given permission to share PDF's of their slides - click the title or name to download. Note: Many of the files are very large. Allow a few minutes to download.

Opening Keynote - Our Organic Resources
Evan Johnson, Science and Policy Advisor, CalRecycle

Biomass Sources and Concerns

The Agricultural Perspective (No slides)

The Rural and Natural Landscapes Perspective
Presentation: Introduction to the Rural and Natural Landscapes Perspective
Sheri Smith
Regional Entomologist, USDA Forest Service, Region 5

Panel Speakers:
Michael Puzzo, Environmental Scientist, California State Parks-Colorado Desert District
Kevin Turner, Invasive Pests Program Coordinator/Forester, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

The Urban Landscapes Perspective
Presentation: Introduction to the Urban Landscapes Perspective
John Kabashima, Ph.D.
Advisor Emeritus, University of California Cooperative Extension

Panel Speakers:
Richard Demerjian, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environmental Planning and Sustainability, University of California, Irvine
Andy Trotter, Vice President-Field Operations, West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Roc White, Manager, Viramontes Express Mobile Grinding

Environmental and  Regulatory Issues

Biomass-to-Electricity Solutions for Excess Wood Material
Julee Malinowski-Ball, Public Policy Advocates, LLC

Woody chips as landscape mulch in fire-prone areas
Pam Padgett, Ph.D., Pacific Southwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service

 Developing a Regional Biomass Management Strategy: Balancing Multiple Interests
Michael Wonsidler, Coordinator, Solid Waste Planning and Recycling,
County of San Diego Department of Public Works

Biomass Utilization Methods

Wood and Biomass Utilization Overview
Larry Swan, Wood & Biomass Utilization Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Region 5

Composting
David Crohn, Ph.D., Extension Resource Conservation Specialist, UC Riverside

Air Burners
Matthew O'Connor, Director, North America Sales Division, Air Burner, Inc.

Seeking Solutions - Sustaining Momentum Presentations and Round Table
Stephen Kaffka, Ph.D., Extension Agronomist, UC Davis; Director, California Biomass Collaborative

Findings from the California Roundtable on Agriculture and the Environment (CRAE)
Genevieve Taylor, Senior Facilitator, Ag Innovations