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Znanstveno-stručno i staleško glasilo
Hrvatskoga šumarskoga društva
Journal of Forestry Society of Croatia
      Prvi puta izašao 1877. godine i neprekidno izlazi do današnjeg dana
   ISSN No.: 0373-1332              UDC 630* https://doi.org/10.31298/sl
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RIJEČ UREDNIŠTVA
     
Uredništvo
DEVELOPMENTAL STRATEGY (STRATEGIES)     pdf     HR     EN 213
 
IZVORNI ZNANSTVENI ČLANCI
     
Kutnar,L., D. Matijašić, R. Pisek UDK 630* 907 : 629 + 114.4 (001)
Conservation Status and Potential Threats to Natura 2000 Forest Habitats in Slovenia     pdf     HR     EN 215
Lubojacký,J., J. Holuša UDK 630* 453 (001)
Comparison of Spruce Bark Beetle (Ips typographus) Catches Between Treated Trap Logs and Pheromone Traps     pdf     HR     EN 233
 
PRETHODNO PRIOPĆENJE
     
Posavec,S., M. Šporčić, D. Antonić, K. Beljan UDK 630* 649
Inovation Fostering – Key Factor of Development in Croatian Forestry     pdf     HR     EN 243
Planinšek,Š., A. Ferreira, A.Japelj UDK 630* 116 + 907
A Model for Evaluation of the Hydrological Role of a Forest     pdf     HR     EN 257
 
STRUČNI ČLANCI
     
Poljak,I., M. Idžojtić, M. Zebec UDK 630* 174 + 652
Woody Plants of the Zagreb Zoo Garden     pdf     HR     EN 269
Domac, J., Z. Benković, V. Šegon, I. Ištok UDK 630* 537 + 741
Critical Factors in Developing National Pellet Market     pdf     HR     EN 281
Summary: The quality of raw material, as well as tradition in wood pro­cessing and pronounced trends of increased use of wood residues as a renewa­ble and organic material play an important role in expansion of national pellet industry and market. Although dependent on market demand and eco­nomic feasibility in relation to non-renewable energy sources, renewable ene­rgy sources can and must be exploited in a better and more effective way.
The use of wood pellets as fuel for domestic stoves and boilers and for co­firing in thermal power plants has been an amazing success story over the past 20 years. Socio-economic impact studies are commonly used to evaluate the local, regional and/or national implications of implementing particular development decisions. Typically, these impacts are measured in terms of eco­nomic variables, such as employment, revenue and taxes, but a complete ana­lysis must also include social, cultural and environmental issues. In many ways the social implications arising from local pellets production or any bioe­nergy activity represents the less clear and concrete end of impact studies; ne­vertheless they can be broken down into two categories: those relating to an increased standard of living and those that contribute to increased social co­hesion and stability.
The primary instruments for the development of renewable energy technolo­gies across the world are international carbon reduction policy drivers. But the development of one type of technology over another on national, regional or local level is often a function of the intricate balance of socio-economic factors in that particular geographical location. The development of wood pellet mar­kets has been very strong in some coutries and almost non-existent in others.
Based on these considerations, this paper is primarily focused on investiga­ting the critical socio-economic factors in developing national pellet markets.
Examples from Austria, Ireland and Croatia highlight some of the key fac­tors that influenced the development and pellet market situation in these coun­tries. Based on initial review, current situation and analysis of these markets, this paper defines critical factors that influence development of national pellet market.
Critical socio-economic factors for the development of national pellet market resulting from presented analysis are the following:
• Financial incentives for investing in wood pellet heating rapidly increase uptake even when pellets are competitive with alternative fuels;
• The existence of a strong sawmilling industry to provide, at least initially, a low cost and readily available source of raw material;
• Stringent quality and sustainability requirements for pellet boilers with re­gard to emissions, efficiency and security – poor products can permanently damage the market, trigger serious environmental concerns and cause major functional problems;•
• Establishment of effective quality control mechanisms for wood pellets. Establishment of national or international tracking systems that allow identification of the origin of pellets;
• Dedicated educational programs and certification of installers establis­hing pellet heating systems.;
• Linking of subsidies with quality requirements for boilers and certification of installers;
• Procurement of wood pellet heating in public buildings to provide user confidence and to stimulate the supply chain;
• Development of incentives for energy service companies to enter into the biomass heating market.
In conclusion, looking at the overall situation regarding pellets production and utilisation a strong growth can be expected with political support at the EU level, playing a major role for the extension of the pellet industry into new member states in particular. The ambitious EU target of achieving 20 % of energy supply from renewable energy by the end of 2020 is impossible without dedicated policies to develop renewable heating. In addition, the on-going oil price rally and carbon dioxide reduction targets also encourage the expansion of the markets for pellets.
Key words: market; pellets; renewable energy sources; socio-economic factors; market; pellets; renewable energy sources; socio-economic factors
 
ZNANSTVENI I STRUČNI SKUPOVI
     
Tomljanović, Kristijan
Populationsökologie von Raubsäusgarten     PDF 308

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