Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy
In Italy, black pine has been largely used in reforestation projects in the past. Most of these reforestations are characterized by a high instability, vulnerability, and a limited resistance to atmospheric agents. In this situation, it is crucial to define silvicultural interventions able to increa...
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| author | Claudio Fagarazzi Enrico Marone Matteo Rillo Migliorini Giovannini Francesco Riccioli Isabella De Meo Alessandro Paletto Roberto Fratini |
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| description | In Italy, black pine has been largely used in reforestation projects in the past. Most of these reforestations are characterized by a high instability, vulnerability, and a limited resistance to atmospheric agents. In this situation, it is crucial to define silvicultural interventions able to increase the ecological stability of black pine stands and at the same time to guarantee the economic sustainability of the wood products obtained. Thinning in black pine forests can provide wood material for energy use. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the economic sustainability of a local wood-energy supply chain applying three different forest management options. The case study was Monte Morello forest, a degraded black pine forest located in Central Italy. The results show that the long-term economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain is ensured only when the use of bio-fuel is characterized by high energy efficiency. In addition, the results show that public contributions are fundamental to ensure that silvicultural interventions are realized with a positive economic balance and that to surmount this situation many loggings companies are organizing. Finally, the results highlighted the importance of the quantities of thermal energy sold to ensure the economic and environmental efficiency of the wood-energy supply chain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ad93ce177ba540c3978196a37ef3410b2022-12-22T00:41:35ZengConsiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria - Research Centre for Forestry and WoodAnnals of Silvicultural Research2284-354X2020-12-0146110.12899/asr-21421262Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in ItalyClaudio Fagarazzi0Enrico Marone1Matteo Rillo Migliorini Giovannini2Francesco Riccioli3Isabella De Meo4Alessandro Paletto5Roberto Fratini6Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali (DAGRI), University of Firenze - ItalyDipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali (DAGRI), University of Firenze - ItalyDipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali (DAGRI), University of Firenze - ItalyDipartimento di scienze veterinarie, sezione di Economia ed Estimo rurale, University of Pisa - ItalyConsiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Research Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Firenze -ItalyConsiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Research Centre for Forestry and Wood, Trento -ItalyDipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali (DAGRI), University of Firenze - ItalyIn Italy, black pine has been largely used in reforestation projects in the past. Most of these reforestations are characterized by a high instability, vulnerability, and a limited resistance to atmospheric agents. In this situation, it is crucial to define silvicultural interventions able to increase the ecological stability of black pine stands and at the same time to guarantee the economic sustainability of the wood products obtained. Thinning in black pine forests can provide wood material for energy use. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the economic sustainability of a local wood-energy supply chain applying three different forest management options. The case study was Monte Morello forest, a degraded black pine forest located in Central Italy. The results show that the long-term economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain is ensured only when the use of bio-fuel is characterized by high energy efficiency. In addition, the results show that public contributions are fundamental to ensure that silvicultural interventions are realized with a positive economic balance and that to surmount this situation many loggings companies are organizing. Finally, the results highlighted the importance of the quantities of thermal energy sold to ensure the economic and environmental efficiency of the wood-energy supply chain.https://journals-crea.4science.it/index.php/asr/article/view/2142renewable energy sourcesreforestationwood-energy supply chainwoodchipsbioeconomyeconomic sustainability. |
| spellingShingle | Claudio Fagarazzi Enrico Marone Matteo Rillo Migliorini Giovannini Francesco Riccioli Isabella De Meo Alessandro Paletto Roberto Fratini Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy Annals of Silvicultural Research renewable energy sources reforestation wood-energy supply chain woodchips bioeconomy economic sustainability. |
| title | Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy |
| title_full | Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy |
| title_fullStr | Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy |
| title_short | Thinning in black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) forests: the economic sustainability of the wood-energy supply chain in a case study in Italy |
| title_sort | thinning in black pine pinus nigra j f arnold forests the economic sustainability of the wood energy supply chain in a case study in italy |
| topic | renewable energy sources reforestation wood-energy supply chain woodchips bioeconomy economic sustainability. |
| url | https://journals-crea.4science.it/index.php/asr/article/view/2142 |
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