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In pursuing these optimized decisions and paths, it is important to remember that biomass
feedstock supply chains are composed of an interconnected network of organizations and
individuals, from loggers, farmers, and truckers to bankers, managers, biorefineries, and ultimately
biofuel and biopower customers. Because each of these entities optimizes its own operations, it is
important to establish professional networks to link people together to inform the best possible
decisions. It is also important to address the technical challenges, including harvest fractionation,
densification and storage, and efficient transportation, to reduce biomass feedstock prices so that the
resulting energy products can compete with natural gas and coal. Recognizing that a billion tons is
just a downpayment on the biomass our society needs, it will take significant investments in people,
businesses, technology, and infrastructure to successfully address the challenges of ramping up the
biomass feedstock supply chain to meet growing demand.
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