Title:
Identification of Suitable Areas for Sustainable Biomass Production from SRC in the Region of Kentriki Makedonia
Author(s):
Eleftheriadis, I., Alexopoulou, E., Riglis, V., Kollias, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The objectives of this study was the analysis of potential for Short Rotation Woody Crops (SRC) development in the Region of Kentriki Makedonia and the identification of areas suitable for the establishment of SRC plantations, taking into consideration different evaluation features, like soil, water resources, plant species for cultivation, biodiversity and environmental parameters. The analysis and the evaluation were based on sustainability criteria and recommendations for SRC and on strategies for new SRC plantations in the region, as well as, legislative issues. Permanently irrigated areas are suitable for establishment of poplar SRC and non-irrigated areas are suitable for establishment of black locust SRC. In areas close to the sea Eucalypt species could be used as alternative to black locust. Two main areas were identified for SRC cultivation of poplar species. Poplars are also suitable for protected areas where agro-environmental measures for increment of biodiversity are required. Additionally, establishment of poplar plantations is a good solution for the development of Riparian buffer zone, in order to avoid leaching of nutrients from agricultural areas to water bodies and groundwater.
Keywords:
cultivation, sustainability criteria, soil, environmental parameters, plant species, short rotation woody crops (SRC)
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass crops and energy grasses
Event:
24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.1.47
Pages:
359 - 366
ISBN:
978-88-89407-165
Paper DOI:
10.5071/24thEUBCE2016-1DV.1.47
Price:
FREE
