Page 11 - Georgia Forestry - Issue 2 - Spring 2023

Your Source For Containerized Pine Seedlings
Our product list of Advanced Generation pines includes
• Loblolly
- Coastal
- Piedmont • Slash
• Shortleaf
• Longleaf - Coastal
- Piedmont
Service and Quality are our top objectives
All of our seedlings are grown in Tifton, GA at LTF Greenhouses
• Located just 5 miles from I-75 and 1 mile from Hwy 82 for easy access
• Large labor force to accommodate short notice needs
• On site cold storage
• Local pick up or delivery to your location
• Custom grown orders upon your request
To place an order or inquire about pricing,
please call 334-341-2059 or visit us at containerpines.net
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Advantage Forestry Container Pines 408 N. Commissioners Ave. Demopolis , AL 36732
company says its product enables faster charging and discharging and higher cycling stability.
“An existing by-product in the produc- tion of pulp, lignin is renewable, traceable and is already being produced in mil- lions of tonnes in Europe — enabling the fast-growing battery business to become more sustainable,” the company said on its website.
The process of manufacturing lignin- based batteries is promising for Georgia, which is becoming a desired location for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Since 2018, 35 EV-related projects have contributed $23 billion in investments in Georgia, including recent announcements from EV manufacturers Hyundai Motor Group and Rivian.
In his inaugural address, Governor Brian Kemp made clear his vision of Georgia as the “electric mobility capitol of America.” In his proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24, $500,000 has been included for the Georgia Institute of Tech- nology to investigate the use of lignin for the production of EV batteries. If passed by the Georgia General Assembly, the research investment will be supported by an additional $250,000 grant from the US Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
Georgia is an ideal location for sustain- ably sourcing lignin material to keep up with increased EV demand. The state’s forests produce a net growth (growth above harvest) of 8 million dry tons of wood a year, which equates to 4 million tons of lignin a year.
In addition, lignin-based battery manufacturing could be complimentary to the existing pulp and paper sector. Currently, lignin is removed in the pulping process and utilized as a fuel source in the pulp manufacturing process. A higher-value lignin-based product stream (anode) could allow the existing pulp and paper sector to capture additional value or revenue streams.
As the technology and manufacturing sectors continue to innovate, it is exciting to know that Georgia’s forests will, once again, continue to be recognized as a sustainable solution. ■
Les Shaver is a business reporter with more than 20 years of experience. He has written for a number of publications and covered a variety of industries, including defense, automotive, commercial and residential real estate.
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