Sustainable Use of Local Biomass Resources with Therapeutic Potential

A Model for the Sustainable Energy Use of Forest Biomass Resources in Sardinia

This study analyses the extent and spatial distribution of the forest resources and their energy potential in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia, Italy). The aim is to create a data base which will help decision makers to make a plan for the sustainable use of the resources of the territory. A GIS-based model was used to assess the energy capacity and suitability of the area. This model used four ...

Biobased Economy – Sustainable Use of Agricultural Resources

Sustainable agriculture and the production of biomass for energy use

Modern bioenergy is seen as a promising option to curb greenhouse gas emissions. There is, however, a potential competition for land and water between bioenergy and food crops. Another question is whether biomass for energy use can be produced in a sustainable manner given the current conventional agricultural production practices. Other than the land and water competition, this question is oft...

Bioenergy in Switzerland: Assessing the domestic sustainable biomass potential

This paper analyzes the sustainable domestic biomass potential for bioenergy in Switzerland. Relevant biomass resources were selected based on expert interviews and literature analyses. A definition of technical and sustainable biomass potentials was developed. The technical and sustainable biomass potentials were then assessed based on technical and sustainability constraints. The sustainable ...

Prioritising the best use of biomass resources : conceptualising trade - offs