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The intensified fire seasons in Canada and other countries necessitates urgent efforts to promote wildfire resilience while facilitating a sustainable and reliable biomass supply. Wildfire management involves prevention and mitigation treatments such as thinning, as well as post-fire harvest activities including the sustainable extraction of biomass from affected areas. However, the complexities and risks associated with the conditions of recently burned areas make it challenging to manage the collection of this biomass. Governments needs to increase efforts on wildfire resilience and sustainable biomass utilization. A holistic approach to fire management is imperative for countries, including those historically unaffected by wildfires. Future research should continue to explore strategies to facilitate biomass recovery from wildfire prevention and salvage activities, including optimizing the quality and inherent characteristics of the recovered biomass. This activity can, in turn, increase bioproducts and bioenergy generation. IEA Bioenergy Task 43 Biomass Supply in Sustainable and Circular Economies and Université Laval, brought together experts from Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States to gather insights and best practices to promote sustainable wildfire and biomass management. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmzt4HW2
Yes, but mitigation of climate change in many ways are also important. Green or partly green firebelts are often neglected or need more insight and innovation than what is often locally available. Nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs may also help to low-N litter into organic soil rather than accumulating to the next fire. I can contribute with innovative methods.
Supporting clean, affordable energy options.
2wA fundamental requirement for increased forest management is allowing access to companies that have a credible plan for long-term monetization of the forest resources. History shows investments will not be made without promise of returns, and that government funding for mitigation is unreliable.