Title:
Spatial Assessment of Carbon Impacts of the Wood Pellet Sector in the Southeastern United States
Author(s):
Duden, A.S., van der Hilst, F., Verweij, P.A., Faaij, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
With strong increase in bioenergy production expected in some regions, sustainability is a key concern. In this study an economic partial equilibrium model for different wood products, including wood pellets, is linked to a spatially explicit land use model to assess the impact of different scenarios of demand for woody biomass from the southeastern United States (US) up to 2030 on land use and forest management change in that region. Resulting maps of land use and forest management change serve as the basis for a spatially explicit assessment of carbon balance in the southeastern US for the different scenarios. This information will be relevant for certifying bodies, forest managers, utilities and governments who aim to steer towards sustainable development of the pellet industry.
Keywords:
environmental impacts, wood pellet, carbon, spatial assessment, carbon balance
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Environmental impacts of bioenergy
Event:
23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AV.2.18
Pages:
1533 - 1535
ISBN:
978-88-89407-516
Paper DOI:
10.5071/23rdEUBCE2015-4AV.2.18
Price:
FREE
