Woody biomass consists mainly of low-quality wood (branches, top wood and trunks from thinnings) that is released as a residual product from forestry or sawdust from the woodworking industry. But wood from the recycling industry and residual flows from biochemistry (provided woody biomass serves as raw material) also fall under this category.

With the strictest sustainability criteria in the world, the Netherlands ensures that in addition to preserving biodiversity, there is also no unnecessary burden on nature.

By linking the energy transition to the industry's climate objectives, you can not only make the energy supply more sustainable, but also the raw materials. Woody biomass used in new products ensures that the CO2 is stored for even longer and therefore reduces emissions in the short term. When the industry is ready to use organic raw materials, residual flows will also be released from this industry, which can be used in low quality.

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Woody biomass: imaging vs reality

What about cutting down trees for woody biomass? There is regular discussion about this, especially on social media. Using facts, we explain that no trees are cut down specifically for woody biomass, but that woody biomass is a by-product of forest management and not a goal in itself. Woody biomass…

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