Harvesting overstocked private timberlands for wildfire risk reduction and supplying feedstock to produce sustainable aviation fuel in the southeastern United States

Key Points

• Wildfire risk reduction appears significant, reducing hazards in overstocked timberlands.
• Sustainable aviation fuel production can effectively utilize feedstock from harvested timberlands.
• The approach involves assessing timber management practices and their environmental impacts.
• Highlighting the need for better land use strategies, future work may improve fuel sustainability.