Biomass functions and nutrient contents of European beech, oak, sycamore maple and ash and their meaning for the biomass supply chain

Husmann, Kai; Rumpf, Sabine B.; Nagel, Jürgen G.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.019

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“…The use of renewable energy presents several advantages such as reduced pollution, can be decentralized and thus closer to energy consumers, and is available in all countries, although with different capacity and potential. The use of renewable energy also leads to a reduction in energy costs (Mendonça et al, 2018), as the availability of the majority of the renewable resources is almost unlimited (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, marine) or economical (biomass) (Husmann et al, 2018).…”

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Evaluation of the utilization of woodchips as fuel for industrial boilers

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Godina

Matias

et al. 2019

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Evaluation of the utilization of woodchips as fuel for industrial boilers

Nunes

Godina

Matias

et al. 2019

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…For the first conversion factor, we multiplied the volume by a species-specific wood density of 0.56 [14] to estimate biomass. Secondly, we multiplied the biomass by 0.5 to estimate carbon content [6] . Finally, we estimated the total biomass (above- and below-ground biomass) by using a root:shoot ratio of 0.3 [9] and therefore multiplied the above-ground biomass estimate by 1.3.…”

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“…Parameter d is an expansion factor to compute biomass from volume using a species-specific wood density fraction from the Global wood density database [14] . Parameter e is the carbon content [6] . Parameter f is the below-ground carbon estimation [9] .…”

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Adapting a Quercus robur allometric equation to quantify carbon sequestration rates on the Middle Elbe floodplain

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Jensen²,

Ludewig³

2022

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“…Simultaneously varied composition in these systems lead to accumulation and subsequent decomposition of litter inputs of different qualities which supports diverse microbial community and plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling. Researchers ( [36]; [37]; [38]; [39]; [4]) have shown that agroforestry systems have the potential of improving the soil nutrients availability and, thereby, increase the nutrient uptake by agricultural crops. This may ultimately result into increased nutrient use efficiency while the use of inorganic fertilizers may be reduced [40].…”

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Towards a Greener Future: Scaling Up Agroforestry for Global Sustainability

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Sharma,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2024

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The current world faces several challenges, including climate change, an exponentially increasing population, the loss of biodiversity and environmental concerns which necessities the adoption of the sustainable nature-based solutions such as agroforestry. Agroforestry is the intricate integration of trees, crops, and livestock on the same piece of land management unit that helps to restore the ecosystem, improve soil health, thus combating the environmental degradation. Moreover, agroforestry has also emerged as a potential tool that bridges the ecological preservation, while increasing or at least maintaining the productivity of the whole agroecosystem. Agroforestry is a contemporary food system that relies primarily on natural inputs, leading to the creation of more sustainable and resilient landscapes. Simultaneously, agroforestry systems reduce the soil erosion, and increases the accumulation of organic matter, hence established a closed nutrient cycling which sustain the agricultural production for longer duration. Simultaneously, agroforestry systems are effective in enhancing food security, diversifying farm income and strengthening the resilience of community to climate change thus empower the farmers and provide an opportunity to combat poverty. However, there are numerous constraints including clear land tenure rights, market infrastructure and linkage, and lack of the traditional knowledge which influenced the adoption of agroforestry systems at global level. This immediately need to be addressed by implementing flexible legislation (such as National Agroforestry Policy 2014 adopted by India), capacity building and community involvement, value chain development and payment for ecosystem services. Overall, it is crucial to adopt low-carbon perennial agroecological practices like agroforestry in order to increase the CO2 abatement rate, improve the food, nutritional and livelihood security of smallholder farmers and contribute to a more environmental friendly and sustainable future.

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Biomass functions and nutrient contents of European beech, oak, sycamore maple and ash and their meaning for the biomass supply chain

Cited by 22 publications

References 25 publications

Evaluation of the utilization of woodchips as fuel for industrial boilers

Evaluation of the utilization of woodchips as fuel for industrial boilers

Adapting a Quercus robur allometric equation to quantify carbon sequestration rates on the Middle Elbe floodplain

Towards a Greener Future: Scaling Up Agroforestry for Global Sustainability

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