Forest Policy Evaluation in European Countries Using the PROMETHEE Method

Tsiaras, Stefanos; Andreopoulou, Zacharoula

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“…Due to the current legal acts on transport policy and the provisions of highway code, it is necessary to achieve an optimum between environmental protection and economic aspects of transport. Modern forest-timber management, despite the fact that it is not directly regulated by EU legislation [1], significantly affects the fulfillment of environmental objectives [2]. The scope of sustainable management in timber harvesting and transport is presented in research manuscripts reporting large datasets that are deposited in various publicly available EU documents, including the "Green Paper on forest protection and information in the EU: preparing forests for climate change" and the European Parliament resolution of 28 April 2015 on "A new EU forestry strategy: for forests and the forest-based sector" [3,4], further developed through the introduction of new directives of 16 July 2021, "New EU Forest Strategy 2030" [5].…”

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Fuel Use Reduction and Economic Savings from Optimization of Road Transportation of Coniferous Roundwood

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One of the 10 priorities of the Green New Deal is sustainable transportation. It should be considered in the perspective of long-term ecological and economic sustainability, according to the trend of opportunities for sustainable development. The economic and environmental aspects of transportation related to the harvesting and movement of timber play a special role in the energy cost and their environmental impact per distance of raw material supply. The principles of rational and energy-efficient use of transportation equipment play a key role in the movement of raw timber. These are influenced by the availability of timber resources, limitation of vehicle payloads, reduction of energy consumption expressed in terms of reduction of fuel combustion, or current legal and road regulations for timber transportation. The paper evaluates economic and environmental factors in relation to the demand for fuels necessary for the implementation of road transportation of softwood timber. The aim of this paper was to present the current situation of the use of transportation means in the movement of bulky timber, as well as opportunities to optimize fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, affecting the economic and environmental effects. Previous studies on fuel consumption in the transportation of roundwood indicate irrational use of vehicles. This indicates unused payload capacity increasing energy inputs expressed in fuel consumption. It has been empirically investigated that this is the result of improperly approved transport sets adapted to the material being transported. In addition, it was shown that there is a clear correlation between the vehicle payload utilization rate and economic and environmental factors. The results of this study point to the potential to increase the use of transportation vehicles for timber transportation and reduce fuel combustion and CO2 emissions by 7–20%.

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“…Due to sustainability requirements, optimization must be achieved between the environmental, social and economic aspects, at both local and global levels. Although forest management is not governed by EU legislation [1], the role of the EU in meeting these assumptions cannot be disregarded [2]. The scope of the actions and the problems identified by the EU in the field of sustainable forest management are laid out in different Union documents, including the "Green Paper on forest protection and information in the EU: preparing forests for climate change" and the European Parliament resolution of April 28, 2015 on "A new EU Forest Strategy: for forests and the forest-based sector" (2014/2223(INI)) [3,4].…”

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Problems of Sustainable Transport of Large-Sized Roundwood

Mydlarz

Wieruszewski

2020

Sustainability

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When considering the economic and environmental aspects of forestry, especially the issues related to timber harvesting, emphasis should be placed on the importance of the availability of raw material resources for the sustainable flow of goods. It would also be difficult to disregard certain issues related to transport, which play a key role in the efficient flow of wooden raw materials. It has to be noticed that timber transport options are limited by a number of factors, including the considerable fragmentation of wood resources and the lack of adequately developed railway transport facilities. This paper focuses on issues related to the road transport of timber carried out by transport companies. Observations to date of large-sized roundwood (thicker than 14 cm and longer than 3 m) transport in Poland indicate a relatively frequent occurrence of overloaded vehicles, exceeding the permissible total weight limit. Empirical evidence also suggests that in many cases, it is an effect of improperly endorsed standards with regard to the density of the transported material. Moreover, there is a clear correlation between the loading volume and economic as well as environmental factors. Therefore, the aim of this article was to show both the current situation in the transport of bulky timber and to present the possibilities for its optimization, from the point of view of locational, economic and environmental factors.

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A multiple criteria decision analysis approach for assessing the quality of hardwood species used by Greek timber industries

Tsiaras,

Chavenetidou,

Koulelis

2024

Folia Oecologica

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Timber industries make an essential contribution to economies worldwide, while the sustainable supply of timber generates revenue, supports employment, and contributes to economic activity. The strategic choice of wood species using specific criteria can have substantial economic outcomes for the timber industry in Greece. This study assessed the suitability of hardwood species most commonly used by Greek timber industries. The assessment was conducted with the use of a Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis approach, taking into consideration specific criteria that affect the quality of timber. According to the findings, walnut was the optimal alternative that outranked the other examined species. Chestnut, oak, beech, ash, and hornbeam also achieved positive scores, and therefore, they are also acceptable alternatives as broadleaved species suitable for furniture manufacturing and sawn timber production. Greek timber industries can enhance their products’ value and market appeal by focusing on species that meet high-quality standards and consumer preferences.

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Forest Policy Evaluation in European Countries Using the PROMETHEE Method

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Fuel Use Reduction and Economic Savings from Optimization of Road Transportation of Coniferous Roundwood

Fuel Use Reduction and Economic Savings from Optimization of Road Transportation of Coniferous Roundwood

Problems of Sustainable Transport of Large-Sized Roundwood

A multiple criteria decision analysis approach for assessing the quality of hardwood species used by Greek timber industries

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