Table of Contents
Cover
Related Titles
Title Page
Copyright
List of Contributors
Preface
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Bioenergy from Dendromass for the Sustainable Development of Rural Areas: Research Findings from the AgroForNet and BEST Projects of the German ‘Sustainable Land Management’ Funding Programme
1.1 The ‘Sustainable Land Management’ Funding Programme
1.2 Module B: ‘Innovative System Solutions for Sustainable Land Management’
1.3 Dendromass Production and Rural Development in the Context of Sustainable Land Management
1.4 Added Value of this Joint Book Publication
References
Chapter 2: Linking the Producers and Consumers of Woodfuel to Contribute to the Sustainable Development of Rural Areas: An Introduction to AgroForNet
2.1 Background and Motivation
2.2 Aims and Structure of the Project
2.3 Research Results Contributed to this Book
References
Chapter 3: Strengthening Bioenergy Regions: An Introduction to BEST
3.1 Background and Motivation
3.2 Aims and Structure of the Project
3.3 Research Results Contributed to this Book
References
Part II: Environmental Constraints, Landscape Functions and Ecosystem Services
Chapter 4: The Bioenergy Allocation and Scenario Tool (BEAST) to Assess Options for the Siting of Short Rotation Coppice in Agricultural Landscapes: Tool Development and Case Study Results from the Göttingen District
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Study Area and Methods
4.3 Results
4.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: The Influence of More Widespread Cultivation of Short Rotation Coppice on the Water Balance: From the Site to the Regional Scale
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Evidence from Field Measurements and Results of the Plot-Level Modelling
5.3 Regional-Scale Modelling
5.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6: Short Rotation Coppice as Habitat for Vascular Plants
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methods
6.3 Results and Discussion
6.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Synergies and Conflicts between an Increasingly Widespread Cultivation of Short Rotation Coppice and Nature Conservation at the Landscape Level
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methods
7.3 Results
7.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Nature Conservation Requirements of Short Rotation Coppice Management
8.1 Siting of Short Rotation Coppice
8.2 Measures for the Enhancement of the Nature Conservation Value of Short Rotation Coppice
8.3 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: The Effects of Short Rotation Coppice on the Visual Landscape
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Research Design and Methods
9.3 Results
9.4 Discussion
9.5 Conclusions
References
Part III: Evaluating, Managing and Enhancing the Supply of Dendromass
Chapter 10: Site Conditions, Initial Growth and Nutrient and Litter Cycling of Newly Installed Short Rotation Coppice and Agroforestry Systems
10.1 Short Rotation Coppice and Agroforestry Systems as Resource-Efficient Cropping Systems
10.2 Study Region and Research Site Description
10.3 Physical and Chemical Properties of the Soils
10.4 Planting Success, Initial Biomass and Litter Production and Nutrient Release
10.5 Nitrogen Budget and N Use Efficiency
10.6 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Potential Offered by a Willow–Grassland Alley Cropping System as a Biogenic Source of Energy
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Materials and Methods
11.3 Results
11.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: The Effects of Irrigation on the Growth of Poplars and Willows Cultivated in Short Rotation
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Materials and Methods
12.3 Results
12.4 Discussion
12.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13: A Spatially Explicit Approach to the Identification of Sites Suitable for Woody Biomass Systems Based on Site Factors and Field Geometry: A Case Study for the Göttingen District
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Methods
13.3 Results
13.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 14: Site-Based Yield Estimation and Biomass Calculation in Short Rotation Coppice Plantations
14.1 Site-Based Yield Estimation and Biomass Calculation in Short Rotation Coppice Plantations
14.2 Growth Characteristics of Short Rotation Coppice
14.3 Site-Based Yield Estimation for Poplar Short Rotation Coppice
14.4 Biomass Calculation in Short Rotation Coppice
14.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15: Photosynthetic Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Two Poplar Varieties Commonly Grown in Short Rotation Coppice Plantations and Implications for Fertiliser Management
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Materials and Methods
15.3 Results and Discussion
15.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16: Biotic Risk Factors in Short Rotation Coppice in Germany: Current Situation, New Findings and Future Perspectives
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Current Situation in Short Rotation Coppice
16.3 New Findings
16.4 Future Perspectives
References
Chapter 17: An Expert System to Forecast Population Developments of Insects Harmful to Short Rotation Coppice Plantations
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Development of ASPIK
17.3 Model Evaluation
17.4 Front-End
17.5 Outlook and Further Applications of ASPIK
References
Chapter 18: Supporting the Use of Woody Energy Crops through Efficient Stand Assessment via Terrestrial Laser Scanning
18.1 Introduction
18.2 TLS Measurements in a Short Rotation Coppice
18.3 Data Processing and dbh Calculation
18.4 Correcting for the Shadowing Effect
18.5 Accuracy of Results
18.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 19: Measuring Dendromass Quantities in the Open Landscape at Test Locations in Eastern Germany Using Publicly Available Geographic Data
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Materials and Methods
19.3 Results and Discussion
19.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 20: An Analysis of the Potential to Cultivate Short Rotation Coppice on Deutsche Bahn AG Property in Central Germany Using a GIS-Based Approach
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Site Conditions Required for Short Rotation Coppice
20.3 Materials and Methods
20.4 Results
20.5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 21: Compensation of Nutrient Losses Resulting from the Intensified Use of Woody Biomass Using Bark-Ash Pellets
21.1 Background and Aims of the Study
21.2 RIA Pellet Production and Properties
21.3 Impact of RIA Pellets on Soil Chemical Properties and Tree Nutritional Status
21.4 Economic Aspects of RIA Pellet Production
21.5 Conclusions
References
Part IV: Socio-Economic and Legal Aspects of Dendromass for Bioenergy
Chapter 22: Supply Chain-Based Business Models for Woodfuel
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Generic Cooperation-Oriented Business Model Types
22.3 Practical Implications of Generic Business Model Transaction Types
22.4 Bioenergy-Specific Challenges to Supply Chain-Based Business Models
22.5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 23: Socio-Economic Sustainability Criteria for Bioenergy Villages Incorporating Short Rotation Coppice in Their Energy Supply
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Materials and Methods
23.3 Results
23.4 Success Criteria for Bioenergy Villages
23.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 24: The Economic Assessment of Short Rotation Coppice Plantations and Their Profitability Relative to Annual Crops in Sachsen, Germany
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Methodological Basis of the Income Calculation
24.3 Assessment of the Profitability of Short Rotation Coppice
24.4 Supplying a Biomass Power Plant with Wood from Short Rotation Coppice as an Option to Reduce Price Fluctuation and Sales Risks
References
Chapter 25: Decision Criteria and Implementation Strategies for Short Rotation Coppice in Germany from the Perspective of Stakeholders
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Methods
25.3 Results
25.4 Discussion
25.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 26: The Agricultural and Energy Policy Framework for Short Rotation Coppice in the EU and Its Implementation in the Member States
26.1 Introduction
26.2 EU Legislation Relevant to Short Rotation Coppice
26.3 Short Rotation Coppice in National Laws of EU Member States
26.4 Policy Implications for the Cultivation of Short Rotation Coppice in Europe
26.5 Conclusions
References
Laws and Regulations
Chapter 27: The Legal Framework for Short Rotation Coppice in Germany in the Context of the ‘Greening’ of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Crop Diversification
27.3 Maintenance of Permanent Grassland
27.4 Land Use Benefitting the Environment
27.5 Summary and Outlook
References
European Law
National Laws and Regulations
Chapter 28: Opportunities Provided by Formal and Informal Planning to Promote the Cultivation of Dendromass for Energy and the Establishment of Wood-Based Supply Chains in Germany
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Spatial Planning Instruments
28.3 Approaches to Governance in the Local Context
28.4 Conclusions
References
Laws and Regulations
Chapter 29: Sustainability Certification of Short Rotation Coppice in Germany
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Workflow and Methods
29.3 Certification Procedure
29.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Part V: Applications
Chapter 30: Strategies for the Development of Woodfuel-Based Service Systems and Supply Chains to Promote Rural Development
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Woodfuel-Based Supply Chains
30.3 Service Systems
30.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 31: Advisory Services and Public Awareness of Woody Biomass Production: A Regional Example of How to Provide Information and Guide Implementation
31.1 Introduction
31.2 Institutional Advisory Services for Woody Biomass in the German Federal State Niedersachsen
31.3 Production and Use of Woody Biomass and the Demand for Information by Different Parties
31.4 Recommendations for Future Projects
References
Chapter 32: A Decision Support System to Link Stakeholder Perception with Regional Renewable Energy Goals for Woody Biomass
32.1 Introduction
32.2 Decision Support Tool Concept
32.3 Implementation
32.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 33: Drying and Preparation of Wood Chips from Short Rotation Coppice
33.1 The Necessity for Wood Chip Preparation
33.2 Introduction to the Self-Powered Drying Technology
33.3 Field Trials of the Self-Powered Drying Technology
33.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 34: The Bark to Wood Ratio of the Poplar Variety Populus maximowiczii × Populus nigra Grown in Short Rotation Coppice and the Calorific Properties of the Resultant Woodfuel
34.1 Introduction
34.2 Materials and Methods
34.3 Results
34.4 Discussion
34.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 35: Converting Wood from Short Rotation Coppice and Low-Value Beech Wood into Thermoplastic Composites
35.1 Introduction
35.2 Test Materials and Processing of Wood-Plastic Composites
35.3 Results and Discussion
35.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 36: Particleboards from Newly Exploited Wood Sourcesas a Starting Point for Cascade Utilisation
36.1 Introduction
36.2 Materials and Methods
36.3 Results and Discussion
36.4 Conclusions
References
Part VI: Conclusion
Chapter 37: The Implementation of Scientific Research Findings in Policy Making: Challenges and Contradictions Highlighted by the Example of Short Rotation Coppice
37.1 Introduction
37.2 Scientific Findings and Political Action
37.3 Land Use in Germany
37.4 German Agricultural and Forest Policy Framework
37.5 Cultivation of Short Rotation Coppice on Agricultural Land in Germany
37.6 Reasons for the Lack of Consideration of Scientific Research Findings in Agricultural Policy
37.7 Conclusions
References
Part VII: Appendices
Appendix
Index
End User License Agreement
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