Abstract
Global development of the biofuel sector is pro- ceeding rapidly. Biofuel feedstock continues to be produced from a variety of agricultural and forestry resources. Large- scale feedstock production for biofuels could change the land- scape structure and affect water quantity, water quality, and ecosystem services in positive or negative ways. With rapid advancements in computation technologies and science, field- and watershed-scale models have become a vital tool for quantifying water quality and ecosystem responses to bioenergy landscape and management practices. This paper presents a brief review of the development and application of field- and watershed-scale models in quantifying water quality and management practices and then discusses a num- ber of critical issues associated with applying these models. In conclusion, the paper identifies specific areas that need im- provement and new capabilities for currently used models and addresses challenges in enhancing existing models or devel- oping more sophisticated new models.
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