Oak Trees

Among hardwood trees, there are several important species suitable for biofuels production, including Oak trees.

Oaks, both Red and White, are #2 to the Loblolly Pine Trees as species of importance for biofuels development in North Carolina. They are currently used in the pulp/paper industry but have even greater value in the lumber industry. Oak stands naturally regenerate well and are difficult to establish with seedlings. Most forestland in North Carolina's Piedmont is classified as natural Oak/Pine forest.