Wood fuel: a burning question for Scotland
Series: Landowning in Scotland ; (272) December 2002/January 2003, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses whether Scottish forestry could follow the example set by Sweden and turn wood-fuel into a highly efficient form of alternative energy. At present the forestry industry is faced by increases in timber supplies forcing down prices and producing thousands of tonnes of by-product which needs to be disposed of safely and in an environmentally-friendly manner. But, as part of the UK, Scotland must also comply with agreements on reductions in energy emissions. Sweden already has shown the benefits of using timber industry by-products with huge environmental benefits, such as increased energy output, reduced sulphur dioxide and pollution, against the pollutants produced by fossil fuels; burning timber is also carbon-neutral. Ends with a plea to the Scottish Executive to encourage wood-fuelled heating as well as green electricity initiatives.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66393 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121139-1001 |
Discusses whether Scottish forestry could follow the example set by Sweden and turn wood-fuel into a highly efficient form of alternative energy. At present the forestry industry is faced by increases in timber supplies forcing down prices and producing thousands of tonnes of by-product which needs to be disposed of safely and in an environmentally-friendly manner. But, as part of the UK, Scotland must also comply with agreements on reductions in energy emissions. Sweden already has shown the benefits of using timber industry by-products with huge environmental benefits, such as increased energy output, reduced sulphur dioxide and pollution, against the pollutants produced by fossil fuels; burning timber is also carbon-neutral. Ends with a plea to the Scottish Executive to encourage wood-fuelled heating as well as green electricity initiatives.