Eucalyptus BIOMASS

EUCALYPTUS Indigenous to Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea 700+ species live in Australia Tree sizes follow the convention of:convention Small — to 10 m (33 ft) in height Medium-sized — 10–30 m (33– 98 ft) Tall — 30–60 m (98–200 ft) Very tall — over 60 m (200 ft) Koalas and possums love the tree

Table III-8 ACREAGE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE BIOMASS FOR A 25 MILLION GALLON PER YEAR ETHANOL PRODUCTION FACILITY

Benefits of Eucalyptus Can be genetically altered to grow in United States Fast growing-can grow to 55 feet in 27 months Better than corn for ethanol because it requires less energy Reduce atmospheric CO 2 levels

Concerns Extremely flammable-California Baleful effect on biodiversity Invasive species for US Devoting arable land to fuel crops could destroy the food system

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