Determinants of nonindustrial private forest landowner willingness to accept price offers for woody biomass

► Southern forest owners primarily seek to maximize returns on their investment. ► Timber producers are more likely to harvest woody biomass for energy. ► Those with large number of small trees are more willing to supply biomass. ► Older landowners tend to have reservations about supplying biomass. ► Better understanding of bioenergy could promote biomass harvesting.