The Wood Pellet Forum is a public event focusing on the effects of the wood pellet industry on the forests and environment of North Carolina. It is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. at The Warwick Center at UNCW 4941 Riegel Rd. Parking Lot M. The forum will address the science behind the industry, including the social/health and international impacts, and legal issues with the industry.
The morning session features Dr. William Moomaw, Tufts U; Dr. Alan Weakley, UNCCH; Dr. Robert Abt, NCSU; and Alvin Braswell, NC Museum of Natural History.
The afternoon presentations will be made by Derb Carter or David Carr of the Southern Environmental Law Center; Peter Deane from UK Biofuelwatch; Danna Smith, Dogwood Alliance; Robert Parr, MD, Clean Air Carolina; and Debra David, Concerned Citizens of Richmond County.
At the conclusion of each session, the audience will have the opportunity to engage in a panel discussion covering all topics presented by the speaker. More information available here: http://www.woodpelletsnc.com/
