The trees and woody plants, including limbs, tops, needles, leaves, and other woody parts, grown in a forest, woodland, or rangeland environment, that are the by-products of forest management.

The US Forest Service? has developed a national strategy to promote and guide the removal of woody biomass from agency and partner lands to achieve Forest Service strategic goals, and a variety of critical benefits. It will be updated periodically to incorporate advancements that enhance the effectiveness of woody biomass utilization. The strategy provides scope and direction for the agency to better coordinate programs and respond to an increased demand for biomass management and utilization.