Woody Biomass for Energy Production

Abstract

Based on how the topic of combusting woody biomass for bioenergy production is presented in the media, most of us are probably quick to imagine a massive, beautiful tree, almost large enough to be declared a natural monument, being cut down, chopped into pieces and thrown into the furnace of a combined heat and power plant. Rafał Chudy, PhD is a Chief Forestry Officer at FOROS Green Invest Platform, Chief Economist at Forest Business Analytics (FBA) and founder and author of the blog “Forest Monitor.” He has over 11 years of experience in the forestry and forest industry businesses worldwide. He has worked for various public and private institutions, including private equity funds and the European Commission. rafal@forest-monitor.com DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.138414