AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Forestry
& Natural Environment
Management

Forest Biomass and Energy

Course Content

Principles, methods and means of assessment and utilization of forest biomass for energy production. Forest biomass as a raw material for energy production. Existing situation and energy needs, problems and prospects for forest energy utilization. Design and models of forest energy. Production of wood fuels, charcoal and forest residues (harvesting and processing of wood). Problems and prospects for wood fuel production and consumption. Industrial products for forest biomass utilization (pellets, briquettes, charcoal briquettes). Advantages and disadvantages of using forest biomass for energy needs, the current situation in Greece.

Learning Results

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
• Knows the benefits of forest biomass for energy production
• Uses data processing methodologies to compile studies related to the development of industrial fuel units
• Has the skills to respond to future research or professional activities.

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 

The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management joined the Faculty of Plant Sciences of the AUA. The Department operates from the academic year 2019-2020 and is based in Tthe city of Karpenisi. Housed in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management of the former Technical Scool (TEI)  of Central Greece.
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