Cost structure of and competition for forest-based biomass

Abstract

Biomass has become a popular alternative to satisfy expanding energy demand and as a substitute for fossil fuels and phased-out nuclear energy in Europe. The European Union White Paper stipulates that the utilization of biomass shall increase to 1566 TWh by 2010. However it is often overlooked that the forest resources are already, to a large extent, used by the forest industries. When promoting biomass for energy generation the consequences for the forest industries also need to be considered. Sweden is an excellent case study, as there are vast quantities of forest resources, nuclear power is starting to be phased out, there are restrictions on expanding hydropower and the political desire exists to “set an example” with respect to carbon dioxide emissions. This paper attempts to estimate and analyse the supply of two types of forest resource, namely, roundwood and harvesting residues derived from final harvesting and commercial thinnings. Two separate supply curves are estimated: one for roundwood and one for harvesting residues. The cost structure is based on an economic-engineering approach where the separate cost components are constructed from the lowest cost element into aggregates for labour, capital, materials and overhead costs for each forest resource. The results indicate an unutilized economic supply of 12 TWh of harvesting residues in Sweden. However, after these 12 TWh have been recovered it becomes more profitable to use roundwood for energy purposes than to continue extracting further amounts of harvesting residues.     

陕西省宁东森林公园景区划分与景点等级评价

在实地调查基础上,对陕西省宁东森林公园进行了景区划分和景点等级评价,结果为:宁东森林公园可划分为平河梁、旬阳坝、响潭沟和蒿沟脑等4个景区,53个景点,其中森林景点13个,自然景点33个,人文景点7个;景点等级评判分值为5.3～9.1,其中Ⅰ级景点16个,Ⅱ级景点28个,Ⅲ级景点9个。     

尤溪县生态公益林林分改造的分析与对策

对尤溪县境内的闽江支流尤溪河两岸、道路两边及库区周边一重山的生态公益林现状及存在问题进行了分析，提出了对公益林部分林分进行改造的初步规划，探讨了公益林改造的对策，为尤溪县“两沿一环”（即沿高速公路、公路、铁路，沿河，环城区周边一重山）林分改造工程提供参考。     

Examination of thermal and acid hydrolysis procedures in characterization of soil organic matter

Abstract

Differential thermogravimetry (DTG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and stepwise thermogravimetry (STG), together with two acid hydrolysis methods (hydrolysis with hydrochloric acid in a single step, and hydrolysis with sulfuric acid in two steps), were evaluated to determine the quality of four plant materials (Medicago sativa, Eucalyptus globulus, Quercus ilex, and Pinus halepensis) before and after mixing with a red earth. These quality indices were then compared with the same materials in the field, whether their decomposition could be predicted. All the thermal methods gave poor results. In both DTG and DSC, the presence of the mineral matrix gave rise to strong distortions in the spectra. Since the spectrum of any mixture is not simply the sum of the spectra of the two components (organic matter + mineral matter), these distortions could not be corrected by simply subtracting the spectrum of the red earth alone. STG trials also gave poor results, because the presence of the mineral matrix greatly increased the quality indices, and reduced the ability of the method to distinguish between organic matter qualities. In view of our results, the usefulness of thermal methods in the characterization of soil organic matter would seem to be restricted to certain organic horizons (L, F, and perhaps H). In contrast, methods based on acid hydrolysis were comparatively more satisfactory. Their resolution (ability to distinguish organic matter qualities) was much higher than that of thermal methods. However, they were able to distinguish carbon more accurately than nitrogen. The sulfuric acid method, unlike the hydrochloric acid method, was affected by the presence of a mineral matrix. While both methods could be improved, in their present form they seem to operate as good predictors of carbon and nitrogen mineralization.     

完善我国森林保险体制的对策研究

我国森林资源总量居世界第五位。当前，由于法律的缺位、体制的不健全、监管的缺失和资金短缺等因素造成了我国森林保险体制停滞不前甚至萎缩的现象。建议完善林权流转体系，出台专门法律法规，建立林区数据检测共享制度，设立政策性农业保险公司等措施，促进我国的森林保险体制的可持续发展。     

秦岭林区雷击火的发生和预防

结合实践,分析了秦岭林区雷击火发生、蔓延的条件和趋势,提出了预防和扑救的技术与方法.     

Effect of Peat-based Container Media on Establishment of Scots Pine,Norway Spruce and Silver Birch Seedlings after Transplanting in Contrasting Water Conditions

Abstract

Urban woodlands are the subject of complex decision-making that requires a strategic overview of the resource. This article contributes a national study of municipal woodland in Denmark. Data were collected among all Danish municipalities through a postal survey (with a response rate of 52%). As much as 83% of the woodland units were located within urban settlements or at their fringe, emphasising that municipalities are important urban woodland providers. Municipal woodland resources were typically divided into many separate units of varying size. On average, the responding municipalities owned 12.6 woodland units with an allocated area of 265 ha, resulting in a mean size of 21.5 ha. A general lack of management plans, and a significant drop in recreational facilities provided with decreasing woodland size indicate that the recreational use potential of small woodland units was largely overlooked. Municipal woodland units frequently bordered other woodland or nature areas of different ownership. Thus even small municipal woodlands can play a key role in the development of multifunctional green infrastructures in the urban landscape. Only municipalities with extensive woodland property had issued a woodland policy, and/or certified woodland management. This indicates a need for development of governance and strategic management instruments attractive to municipalities with limited woodland property.     

清代壮族边疆地区的林果生产研究

对清代壮族边疆地区的林果生产情况进行了分析,结果表明：该地区林果生产既有量的扩张,又有质的变化,市场化与近代化发展趋向明显。林果生产发展推动了壮族边疆地区乡村手工业的发展,加速了地区的开发进程。     

短轮伐期用材林可行性研究报告编制几点意见

文章叙述了短轮伐期用材林的概念、建设意义、编制内容、技术路线和分项说明。论述了短轮伐期用材林编制方法和技术要点。     

基于ARCENGINE空间分析的林业区划界线自动提取方法

使用ARCENGINE的空间分析接口,编程实现林业区划界线的自动提取。与传统方法相比,该方法极大地提高了林业区划界线提取的效率和准确度,且自动化程度高,极易推广。