Bioenergy from Dendromass for the Sustainable Development of Rural Areas E-Book

• Herausgeber: Wiley-VCH
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 1020

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Based on the results of two bioenergy research initiatives in Germany, this reference examines the sustainable management of wood biomass in rural areas. The large number of participating organizations and research institutes ensures a balanced and unbiased view on the potentials and risks is presented, taking into account economic, ecological, and social aspects. Most of the results reported are available here for the first time in English and have been collated in central Europe, but are equally applicable to other temperate regions. They highlight best practices for enhancing dendromass potential and productivity, while discussing the implications on rural economies and ecosystems.

Leseprobe

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