Forests are sources of biomass that can be used to create forest-based bioenergy, whether directly by establishing energy plantations on non-forestland, by using existing forest resources or by using residues from harvesting for non- bioenergy purposes. If created in a sustainable manner, this bioenergy can have significant positive greenhouse gas benefits. However, past experience …
This report reviews and evaluates bioenergy accounting approaches in the climate context. Consideration of alternative accounting approaches for emissions generated by the use of biomass for energy is very timely. Both the European Union and the United States are engaged in consultation processes to develop regulatory approaches to these emissions. The EU consultations are, to some exte…