2013 Starker Lecture Series, Lecture 3. Three panelists present a brief summary of key environmental concerns relative to their expertise, present relevant research findings, and discuss future issues to consider with varying levels of forest biomass utilization. Following this brief summary and introduction of topics, the panelists field questions and/or comments from the audience. Panelists: Matthew Betts Associate Professor Forest Ecosystems and Society Oregon State University Topic: Forest Bioenergy and Biodiversity: A Preliminary Research Agenda. Robert Harrison Professor Stand Management Cooperative School of Environmental & Forest Sciences College of the Environment University of Washington Topic: Nutrient Limitations on Sustainability of Coastal Pacific Northwest Forests for Bioenergy Production. Elaine Oneil Research Scientist School of Environmental & Forest Sciences Executive Director, Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM) University of Washington Topic: Life Cycle Analysis of Bioenergy Production from Woody Feedstocks -- A Comparison Across Alternative Options