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Book National Forest Inventories

Download or read book National Forest Inventories written by Claude Vidal and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-24 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the current state and good practices of national forest inventories in monitoring wood resources and demonstrates pathways for harmonisation and improved common reporting. Beyond a general overview over availability and use of wood resources in different countries, it provides a unique collection of original contributions from national forest inventory experts with in-depth descriptions of current NFI methods in assessing wood availability and wood use in European countries, and selected countries from America and Asia.The main topics are national definitions and improvements in common reporting of forests available for wood supply, stem quality and assortments, estimation of change including growth and drain, and tree resources outside forest land. The book is a must-have for everyone who is contributing to national forest inventories either methodologically or operatively, for people who want or need to understand national forest inventory provided data and information on the availability of wood resources. By providing profound knowledge it is a valuable basis for scientists involved in scenario modelling and analysing effects of climate change, as well as individuals in private organisations and public administrations promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and the potential of green economy.

Book Saproxylic Beetles

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jörn Buse
  • Publisher : Andersen Press (UK)
  • Release : 2009
  • ISBN : 9789546425072
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Saproxylic Beetles written by Jörn Buse and published by Andersen Press (UK). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The group of saproxylic beetles consists of thousands of different species exhibiting a rich variety of form as well as varied life-cycle strategies. They play an important role in decomposition processes and thus for nutrient-cycling in natural ecosystems. Based on contributions given at the conference this book contains contributions about research on conservation ecology of saproxylic beetles as well as results from recent faunistic surveys in different European regions. It comprises aspects of saproxylic beetle ecology, faunistics, diversity and conservation issues. International experts report on their activity, management strategies and new approaches in saproxylic insect conservation. There are a lot of people doing research on saproxylic beetles in different countries of the world, but this seems to be a little bit disorganized. Hopefully, these European conferences will lead to a better, more international network. The contributions included in this volume cover a broad spectrum of research on saproxylic beetles, organized in three main chapters: "Saproxylic beetle assemblages and regional surveys" include "Oaks in Norway," showing the abundance and composition of red-listed species of beetles in hollow oaks. Further reports on regional surveys deals with a spruce primeval forest in Romania, a hardwood floodplain forest in the Czech Republic, and the Gartow region of Lower Saxony, a hotspot of saproxylic beetle diversity in north-western Germany. "Saproxylic beetle ecology and implications for their conservation" deals with ecological studies of single species, e.g. Limoniscus violaceus, Lucanus cervus, Osmoderma eremita and the worldwide distribution of the genus Cucujus. "Advances in methodology and databases" discusses new techniques in trapping and the development of databases. This volume gives a nice overview of the actual research on saproxylic beetles in Europe and I wish the next conference in 2010 a successful meeting; maybe some people from the UK or even overseas should be invited.

Book Energy from the Biomass

Download or read book Energy from the Biomass written by W. Palz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-02-27 with total page 1403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of the previous Conferences on Energy from Biomass, held in Brighton 1980and Berlin 1982, and the continued interest among European countries, encouraged theCommission of the European Communities to organise the third conference on this areaof energy production. It brought together about 500 experts from many countries thuspresenting an international forum for discussion of the most recent advances in researchand development, manufacture and industrial applications.

Book ERDA Energy Research Abstracts

Download or read book ERDA Energy Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Energy Research Abstracts

Download or read book Energy Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Remote Sensing of Above Ground Biomass

Download or read book Remote Sensing of Above Ground Biomass written by Lalit Kumar and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Above ground biomass has been listed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as one of the five most prominent, visible, and dynamic terrestrial carbon pools. The increased awareness of the impacts of climate change has seen a burgeoning need to consistently assess carbon stocks to combat carbon sequestration. An accurate estimation of carbon stocks and an understanding of the carbon sources and sinks can aid the improvement and accuracy of carbon flux models, an important pre-requisite of climate change impact projections. Based on 15 research topics, this book demonstrates the role of remote sensing in quantifying above ground biomass (forest, grass, woodlands) across varying spatial and temporal scales. The innovative application areas of the book include algorithm development and implementation, accuracy assessment, scaling issues (local–regional–global biomass mapping), and the integration of microwaves (i.e. LiDAR), along with optical sensors, forest biomass mapping, rangeland productivity and abundance (grass biomass, density, cover), bush encroachment biomass, and seasonal and long-term biomass monitoring.

Book Current Abstracts

Download or read book Current Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Solar Energy Update

Download or read book Solar Energy Update written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Review

    Book Details:
  • Author : Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1981
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 364 pages

Download or read book Review written by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Literature Review and Approaches to Studying the Impacts of Forest Harvesting and Residue Management Practices on Forest Nutrient Cycles

Download or read book Literature Review and Approaches to Studying the Impacts of Forest Harvesting and Residue Management Practices on Forest Nutrient Cycles written by Charles Tattersall Smith and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Bioenergy from Sustainable Forestry

Download or read book Bioenergy from Sustainable Forestry written by J. Richardson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioenergy from Sustainable Forestry synthesizes information needed to design or implement sustainable forest management systems for production of biomass for energy in conjunction with other forest products. It is organized around the criteria for sustainable forest management: productivity, environment, social issues, economics, and legal and institutional framework. More than 25 international experts from 10 countries have brought together available ecological, physical, operational, social and economic information and identified gaps in knowledge related to biomass production and harvesting systems. This is the first time that such comprehensive information has been brought together under one cover, using an integrated, holistic approach. Guiding principles and state of the art knowledge are emphasized. The book will enable forest resource managers and planners to evaluate the ability of specific forest regions to sustainably meet bioenergy production demands.

Book An Economic Evaluation of Forest Improvement Opportunities and Impacts from a Biomass Fuel Market at an Energy Co generation Facility in Southwestern Nova Scotia

Download or read book An Economic Evaluation of Forest Improvement Opportunities and Impacts from a Biomass Fuel Market at an Energy Co generation Facility in Southwestern Nova Scotia written by Alexander L. Manley and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A significant market for forest biomass for energy purposes exists in southwestern Nova Scotia. The supply area of 416,000 hectares produces a million cubic meters of wood products annually, which will supply an additional 400,000 tonnes to produce 25 megawatts of energy. The presence of this market creates an opportunity to examine options for integrating planning, harvesting, and silviculture more closely to enhance end-use allocation and overall economic efficiency. This report develops a framework, methodology, and analytical techniques to evaluate those options and assess their potential impact on forest management. The methodology included collection of details on the area's forest management and market situation, calculation of growth and yield of a mix of products, quantification of silviculture and harvest costs, and development of a forest-based analytical model. The report also makes recommendations on the further use of the model.

Book Annotated Bibliography of ENFOR Biomass Reports 1979 1990

Download or read book Annotated Bibliography of ENFOR Biomass Reports 1979 1990 written by I. S. Alemdag and published by Forestry Canada = Forêts Canada. This book was released on 1993 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annotated bibliography presents a compilation of all published and unpublished reports produced under Forestry Canada's ENFOR program of research and development on the production of forest biomass for energy purposes. The citations and summaries for 480 reports are included, covering the period from 1979 to 1990. These are arranged according to several broad subject areas. The reports are further categorized in a reference section which provides indices by tree species, geographic area, author, title and added keywords.

Book Life Cycle Assessment  LCA  of Environmental and Energy Systems

Download or read book Life Cycle Assessment LCA of Environmental and Energy Systems written by Fabrizio Passarini and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition towards renewable energy sources and “green” technologies for energy generation and storage is expected to mitigate the climate emergency in the coming years. However, in many cases, this progress has been hampered by our dependency on critical materials or other resources that are often processed at high environmental burdens. Yet, many studies have shown that environmental and energy issues are strictly interconnected and require a comprehensive understanding of resource management strategies and their implications. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is among the most inclusive analytical techniques to analyze sustainability benefits and trade-offs within complex systems and, in this Special Issue, it is applied to assess the mutual influences of environmental and energy dimensions. The selection of original articles, reviews, and case studies addressed covers some of the main driving applications for energy requirements and greenhouse gas emissions, including power generation, bioenergy, biorefinery, building, and transportation. An insightful perspective on the current topics and technologies, and emerging research needs, is provided. Alone or in combination with integrative methodologies, LCA can be of pivotal importance and constitute the scientific foundation on which a full system understanding can be reached.

Book Proceedings of the 1986 Symposium on the Productivity of Northern Forests Following Biomass Harvesting

Download or read book Proceedings of the 1986 Symposium on the Productivity of Northern Forests Following Biomass Harvesting written by Charles Tattersall Smith and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: