Forest chips are becoming an important alternative resource for energy in Europe. The aim
of this study is to review and analyze the current procurement methods and potentials of …

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz is one of the most promising crops for biofuel production, which
can be grown on less fertile soils than oilseed rape. To validate this proposition, research …

Sažetak The use of wood for heat and energy production has increased over the last two
decades and there is still increasing demand. Harvesting energy wood can provide an extra …

We analysed the economics of hybrid aspen and silver birch which are both fast-growing
deciduous trees recommended for the establishment of plantations on abandoned …

Use of harvest residues for bioenergy is minimal in Norway, and the proposed increase of
14 TWh in annual bioenergy use by year 2020 may thus to a large part be based on …

The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of using residual forest biomass as a
renewable energy source based on the analysis and evaluation of production and use. We …

Shelterwood is commonly assumed to be a more nature-friendly silvicultural system than
clear-cutting. However, dead-wood pools–a key characteristic of natural forest–have been …

Airborne laser scanning (ALS) based standing wood volume models were analysed in two
contrasting test sites with different forest types in Estonia. In Aegviidu test site main tree …

Järvselja nature protection area was established in order to preserve and introduce virgin
forests, to protect old natural forests, old deciduous forests and habitats of different species …

Abstract According to the directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of the European Union, it is mandatory for member countries to work out the action …