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Complexity of Assessing Future Forest Bioenergy Markets—Review of Bioenergy Potential Estimates in the European Union

Complexity of Assessing Future Forest Bioenergy Markets—Review of Bioenergy Potential Estimates... Purpose of Review TheEuropeanUnion’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have led to the increasing demand for forest biomass in energy production, which, in turn, has raised questions about the adequacy of supply and the sustainability of forest biomass resources for energy. Although the prospects of using biomass for energy have been studied extensively, the outcomes and estimates differ widely between studies. Understanding the differences between the estimates can facilitate their utilisation in policy and investment planning. In this review, we identify and summarise the factors and assumptions affecting the forest bioenergy potential estimates. Recent Findings For the purpose of comparing bioenergy potential estimates, there is a need to harmonise units, concepts and methods—the range of estimates is partly attributable to the differences in what the term potential refers to. In terms of methods, perhaps the most significant drawback in some of the previous estimates indicating a Bmarket gap^ has been the neglect of market mechanisms, i.e. price dynamics and international trade. Some essential market assumptions have also been overlooked, notably how the demand for and supply of forest biomass for energy are closely related to the development and vitality of traditional forest industries, as well as to the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Forestry Reports Springer Journals

Complexity of Assessing Future Forest Bioenergy Markets—Review of Bioenergy Potential Estimates in the European Union

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2018 by Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature
Subject
Environment; Sustainable Development; Environmental Management; Nature Conservation; Forestry; Forestry Management; Ecology
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2198-6436
DOI
10.1007/s40725-018-0070-y
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Purpose of Review TheEuropeanUnion’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have led to the increasing demand for forest biomass in energy production, which, in turn, has raised questions about the adequacy of supply and the sustainability of forest biomass resources for energy. Although the prospects of using biomass for energy have been studied extensively, the outcomes and estimates differ widely between studies. Understanding the differences between the estimates can facilitate their utilisation in policy and investment planning. In this review, we identify and summarise the factors and assumptions affecting the forest bioenergy potential estimates. Recent Findings For the purpose of comparing bioenergy potential estimates, there is a need to harmonise units, concepts and methods—the range of estimates is partly attributable to the differences in what the term potential refers to. In terms of methods, perhaps the most significant drawback in some of the previous estimates indicating a Bmarket gap^ has been the neglect of market mechanisms, i.e. price dynamics and international trade. Some essential market assumptions have also been overlooked, notably how the demand for and supply of forest biomass for energy are closely related to the development and vitality of traditional forest industries, as well as to the

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Current Forestry Reports – Springer Journals

Published: Jan 31, 2018

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