Metla Project 3473

Yield effects and profitability of integrated energy and round wood harvesting in thinnings

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Duration: 2007-2011   Keywords: bioenergy, biofuels, biomass , energy sources, environmental impacts, growth and yield, harvesting, thinnings
Research Programme: Bioenergy from Forests

Objectives

This study focuses on energy wood procurement from first, second and third thinnings of Norway spruce and Scots pine in terms of harvesting methods, productivity and profitability, growth and yield effects, and feed stock quality. It provides information on the effect of harvesting methods on the spatial distribution of logging residues, as well as on the effect of residue quantity and ground coverage on site fertility. The economical scrutiny is a synthesis which combines the procurement and the growth and yield information. The aim of the study is to increase the volume of energy wood harvesting from thinnings without endangering site productivity and wood yield.

Project leader: Nurmi, Juha
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Kannus Office, Silmäjärventie 2, FI-69100 KANNUS, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 3419
E-mail: juha.nurmi@metla.fi

Other researchers: Jylhä, Paula, KA (2007-11), Laitila, Juha, JO (2009), Lehtimäki, Jani (2007), Nuutinen, Yrjö, JO (2009), Pennala, Anu (2010-11), Tuomivirta, Tero, VA (2009), Wall, Antti, KA (2007-12)


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