Scion research institute finds Short Rotation Forestry could replace 6% of NZ's fossil fuel demand with 1% land, promoting sustainable land management and net-zero emissions.
New Zealand's Scion research institute finds that Short Rotation Forestry (SRF) could replace 6% of NZ's annual fossil fuel demand from 1% of land area, diversifying regional economies, promoting sustainable land management, and aiding the country's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Suitable for lower-value land, SRF uses tree species such as Pinus radiata, Eucalyptus fastigata, and Eucalyptus regnans, with a 12-18 year growth cycle for wood biomass production.
May 20, 2024
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