A geographical information system is being used to facilitate the eval
uation of land available for consideration as biomass production areas
in Hawaii. The method developed by the authors to assess land availab
ility was tested previously in a case study of the island of Molokai.
This paper extends the analysis to the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
and Molokai. The results are applicable to private landowners, governm
ent officials, and others involved in land-use decisions on the potent
ial of biomass crops. The concept of establishing a state-wide. 'Strat
egic Biomass Reserve' of dedicated energy plantations to offset interr
uptions in imported oil supply is proposed.