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Country Report Task 45 — Climate & Sustainability Effects of Bioenergy Published: March 2, 2026

Forest Biomass Supply & Biodiversity Governance in Boreal Ecosystems

📖 12 min read TRL Level: 7–9 (Commercial Scale) 📄 76 Pages • 11.8 MB

Authors Caren Dymond, Prof. Annette Cowie, Markus Lier

Language English

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Executive Abstract

Synthesis of multi-year field assessments evaluating forest thinning and harvest residue removal on soil organic carbon and species habitat preservation.

💡 Key Takeaways & Recommendations

Maintaining forest ecosystem resilience while delivering bioenergy feedstocks demands landscape-level management. This report establishes 12 quantifiable sustainability indicators integrated into national certification schemes.

Scientific References & Footnotes

[1] IEA (2025), Net Zero Roadmap for Bioenergy Deployment, Paris: International Energy Agency.

[2] IPCC (2024), Special Report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

Subject Topics

Biomass Supply Biodiversity Forestry Climate

Executing Research Task

Task 45: Climate & Sustainability Effects of Bioenergy

Science-based GHG accounting, land use, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.

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