The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Site Productivity Impacts of Intensified Biomass Recovery

This IEA Bioenergy Task 43 review analyzes global data on logging residue recovery, noting that while fuel-adapted harvesting can recover over 70% of residues, typical whole-tree harvesting averages 50-60%. Crucially, 100% removal on low-fertility sites can reduce tree growth by up to 30%, particularly in Norway spruce. However, Scots and Lodgepole pines show resilience. The report emphasizes that operational retention levels usually mitigate these losses, though long-term nutrient depletion remains a key research gap.

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