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Modeling economic and carbon consequences of a shift to wood-based energy in a rural ‘cluster’; a network analysis in southeast Alaska
Integrated ecological and economic solutions are increasingly sought after by communities to provide basic energy needs such as home heating,…Learn More
GHG Life Cycle Analysis of the California Forest Practice Regulations
SIG developed a method for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions resulting from implementing California Forest Practice Laws and Regulations.…Learn More
Developing an Analytical Framework for Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions from Forest Fuel Treatment Projects in Placer County, California
Developed a methodology that that uses scientifically based models for predicting changes in fire behavior and related emissions, both with…Learn More
Cockreham Island Ecological Economic Evaluation
For this project, SIG conducted an ecosystem service valuation assessment of a floodplain area in Skagit County, WA. The study…Learn More
Independent Science Panel Report: Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act
The HFQLG Independent Science Panel Congressional Review include SIG and SIG-NAL members Dave Saah, John Gunn, and David Ganz. The…Learn More
Assessing the Sustainability of Forest Biomass Utilization in California
SIG is working with an Interdisciplinary Science Team to assess wildfire and carbon consequences of forest silvicultural treatments associated with…Learn More
Title VI Fund Expenditures in California: Demographic Maps and Disparate Impact Analysis for Fiscal Years 2011, 2012, and 2013
SIG conducted and analysis for The California Department of Transportation, Division of Mass Transportation (DMT) to produce demographic maps as…Learn More
Massachusetts Audubon Losing Ground Study (third edition)
SIG mapped the ecosystem values for Massachusetts, summarized them by watershed, and assessed the change in ecosystem service values over…Learn More
Maury Island Ecological Economic Assessment
For its portion of this team project, SIG estimated and mapped the ecosystem service values for a small island in…Learn More
Demonstrating the Net Benefits of Site Cleanup: An Evaluation of Ecological and Economic Metrics at Two Superfund Sites
SIG looked at whether ecosystem services valuation was an appropriate methodology for assessing the benefits from Superfund Cleanup. This methodology…Learn More
Accounting for Wetland-Related Ecosystem Goods and Services at Eglin Air Force Base
Working collaboratively with representatives from Booz Allen Hamilton, SIG developed a set of decision rules for selecting empirical studies from…Learn More
Biomass Supply and Carbon Accounting for Southeastern Forests
SIG worked with the Biomass Energy Resource Center to assess the potential for sustainably harvested biomass (primarily wood) to fuel…Learn More
Forest Biomass Transport and Value-Added Market Optimization Assessment for the Upper Feather Watershed, Plumas County, California
SIG collaborated with the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment and TSS Consultants to complete an biomass assessment for the…Learn More
ASEAN Fire Management Planning Training
SIG was the lead designer and training delivery manager for the creation of the ASEAN Fire Management Planning Training course…Learn More
The Protective Role of Natural and Engineered Defense Systems in Coastal Hazards
This report reviews the role of vegetation and engineered defenses for protecting people against tsunamis, hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.Learn More
Peatland Fire Management, Best Practices Workshop
SIG was the lead facilitator for an ASEAN workshop, hosted by the Singapore National Environment Agency, to bring together approximately…Learn More
