Assessing the potential of coniferous greenery from logging residues in Latvia using a system dynamics model

Indra Muizniece, Elina Dace, Dagnija Blumberga

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Abstract

Latvia is the fourth most forested country in Europe. 52% of the country’s area is covered by forest lands. Approximately 41% of the forests are composed of conifers that are the most harvested among the tree species in Latvia. Therefore, as a result of logging, large amount of coniferous residues are created and abandoned in forests. There are several alternatives for sustainable use of coniferous residues. Still, the exact quantity of the resource is not known. Thus, it is not clear, whether its amount is sufficient for products’ manufacturing. The aim of the study is to assess the potential of the coniferous greenery from logging residues’ extraction in Latvia. A system dynamic’s model that allows simulation of complex forestry processes depending on various endogenous and exogenous factors has been built for this purpose.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVide. Tehnoloģija. Resursi : 10. starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences materiāli
Subtitle of host publicationEnvironment. Technology. Resources : proceedings of the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference
Place of PublicationRēzekne
PublisherRēzeknes Augstskola
Pages219-224
Number of pages6
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)2256-070X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Scientific and Practical Conference on Environment, Technology and Resources - Rezekne, Latvia
Duration: 18 Jun 201520 Jun 2015
Conference number: 10

Publication series

NameVide. Tehnologija. Resursi - Environment, Technology, Resources
ISSN (Print)1691-5402

Conference

Conference10th International Scientific and Practical Conference on Environment, Technology and Resources
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRezekne
Period18/06/1520/06/15
OtherX Starptautiskā zinātniski praktiskā konference "Vide. Tehnoloģija. Resursi"

Keywords*

  • Biomass
  • Coniferous
  • Greenery
  • Logging residue
  • System dynamics

Field of Science*

  • 2.7 Environmental engineering

Publication Type*

  • 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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