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1 Mobilisation and efficient use of wood and wood residues outcome of Standing Forestry Committee Working Group Hilkka Summa DG Agriculture and Rural Development European Commission 1

2 Problem of mobilisation of wood Background: -concernson competitiveness of the EU forest sector - new demand created by renewable energy policy EU Forest action Plan Key Action 4 - calls for the promotion of the use of forest biomass for energy generation Work programme for the FAP : - improve mobilisation and efficient use of wood and wood residues, including low-value timber -> Standing Forestry Committee decided to set up a Working Group Report of the EP 1996: promote the use of small dimension wood for industry and energy 2

3 Working group of the Standing Forestry Committee Experts from 13 Member States (AT, BUL, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, I, LV, L, ES, SW, UK) 7 stakeholder groups (CEPF, USSE, CEPI, WWF, CEI- BOIS, ENFE, EUSTAFOR) Worked from October 2007 to July 2008 SFC approved final report in October 2008 SFC opinion adopted in February

4 Working group of the Standing Forestry Committee Main topics addressed Review of the use and the potential of forest biomass Mapping good practices regards mobilisation Challenges for increased mobilisation Analysis of the influence of forest ownership on wood mobilisation Possibilities to increase the supply of wood Recommendations for the MS, the Commission, regions and stakeholders 4

5 Working Group report main results Availability of wood for energy in the EU Potential - several studies: - physical potential million cbm - mobilisable potential million cbm Precise estimation not possible, but clear potential in forest residues, complementary fellings precommercial thinnings private forests 5

6 Working Group report main results Availability of wood for energy in the EU Strong increase in wood demand forecasted Growing competition between energy and raw material uses Synergies in mobilising wood for energy and raw materials Already higher direct use for energy than assumed Data shortcomings 6

7 Working Group report main results Approaches to wood mobilisation: Experiences from Member States General policy initiatives: Energy policies, strategic planning exercises Support schemes for heat from biomass Support for biomass supply: Rural development programmes Capacity building, information: Role of public forest services Establishment of forest owner groupings Pilot projects and evaluation Increase of wood biomass supply potential for energy Wood mobilisation efforts from public forests Ongoing effort; measures directed to high-risk areas 7

8 Challenges for mobilisation of wood Environmental sustainability - Biodiversity - Site fertility; soil erosion and compaction - Water protection; nutrien leakage - Forest health and restoration Competitiveness of forest-based industries - Security of supply; fair competition - Co-operation between market partners Efficiency and economic viability of wood mobilisation - Costs; harvesting technology - Transaction costs - Work force - Need for innovation Forest owner motivation and organisation 8

9 Action focus areas 8 focus areas for action - Mostly related to wood mobilisation as general effort - Addressed to MS, regions, SFC, COM, stakeholders, industry improve data on supply and use of wood develop national / regional wood mobilisation strategies increase the potential for wood supply ensure sustainability of forest biomass develop and maintain efficient wood supply chains and markets strengthen forest owner motivation, organisation and awareness enhance support, incentives and coordination efforts promote research and technological development in forest production, harvesting technologies and wood utilisation 9

10 Recommendations to increase wood mobilisation Focus area 3: Supply potential Afforestation, reforestation Silvicultural practices Tree breeding programmes improved species, SCR Exchange of experience in increasing potential Focus area 4: Sustainability of forest biomass Sustainability criteria for biomass for energy production - RE-Directive / MCPFE C&I Active participation of MS and stakeholders Exchange experiences on sustainable biomass harvesting Possibly adapt management practices Research on impacts of new harvesting technologies 10

11 Focus area 5: Efficient wood supply chains and markets Infrastructure development Improve road transport Recommendations to increase wood mobilisation Interoperability of specifications and measures Common terminology and conversion factors Development of biomass trading centres Improve co-operation between market partners Private public partnerships for wood mobilisation Education and training for a skilled workforce Campaigns for attractiveness of fores related jobs 11

12 Recommendations for wood mobilisation Focus area 6: Forest owner motivation, organisation and awareness Assess options to cope with fragmentation Forest management plans for individuals and groups Ease access to basic data on forest owners Capacity building support for forest owner groupings Support establishment of forest owner groupings National and regional awawerness-raising campaigns for owners and general public Review communication strategies towards forest owners 12

13 Recommendations for wood mobilisation Focus area 7: Support, incentives and coordination for wood mobilisation Evaluation of support measures for sustainable forest management Exchange experiences on support options Support to infrastructure development and improvement Fund actions for the up-take of renewable energy sources Focus measures on areas at high risks as well as mountainous areas Strengthen support for biomass production in future revisions of Rural Development Programmes Ensure adequate education, training and skills programmes Capacity building for sustainable forest management Co-operation and co-ordination between actors in wood mobilisation 13

14 Different regional conditions and needs Northern EU - motivate forest owners - innovative technologies Central & western EU - improve forest owner groupings & co-operation - motivation of forest owners - maintain markets Southern EU - establish fuel markets - initiate forest owner groupings & co-operation Eastern EU and EU-12 - promote use and markets for low value timber - raise awareness of private forest owners 14

15 Follow up activities Opinion of the Standing Forestry Committee - February 2009 Stresses the need for - development of wood mobilisation strategies, - efforts in mobilising wood from high risk areas, - establishing and enhancing forest owner groupings, - conducting national and regional awareness campaigns Directive on Renewable Energy - Commission report on sustainability criteria for biomass end 2009 Studies Prospects for market supply from fragmented forest structures Working group report available on the europa forestry website: 15

16 Thank you for your attention! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION 16

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