Forest biomass and sustainable development: energy for local communities

Sustainable forest biomass represents a unique opportunity for local energy development, especially in rural or mountainous areas with abundant forest resources. Small and medium-sized plants using forest residues from local supply chains not only produce renewable energy, but also create local economic benefits, supporting sustainable forest maintenance and generating local employment.

The short supply chain approach in forest biomass valorization ensures that wood processing residues and forest management waste are used within a limited radius, reducing the environmental impact of transportation and maximizing economic benefits for local communities. These cogeneration plants act as catalysts for territorial circular economies, where the waste from one process becomes a resource for another, creating a virtuous system that integrates sustainable forest management, energy production, and local economic development.