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elcome to the Spring issue of Forest Bioenergy Review, which now moves into its second decade of publication. As we endure the ongoing impact of Covid-19, we have continued to listen to our readers as we all strive to lessen


our carbon footprint during the pandemic. It has become clear that those who are at the forefront of providing the energy we consume are faced with ever-expanding legislation and restrictions to meet sustainable levels of production.


The diversity of technologies now seen as renewable continues to grow and whilst research and development is progressing at a pace never seen before, this R&D effort must be converted into practical technology that meets all of the guidelines and legal frameworks set by governments around the world. Many suppliers of the energy we consume are now investing in additional or secondary power sources to ensure security of supply now and into the future.


Recently, I was talking with the owner of a power plant that currently uses a mix of wood and household waste, but has now diversified by investing a significant sum in 15 wind turbines to provide continuity for his customers in the years ahead. This type of diversity has also been echoed by our readers and, going forward, we will continue to focus on biomass, but also include news on wind, solar, hydropower and other types of biofuels. The Summer issue of FBR will feature the following subjects: biomass shipping, handling and logistics; biomass gasification; fire and safety solutions; and wind power.


Vince Maynard, Publisher Front cover picture: Nova Pangea Technologies p.12


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Valmet


Taking difficult fuel with success


18 20


Reducing Fire Risk


How can you reduce fire risks in forestry?


Nova Pangea Contents 2 Nova Pangaea Technologies 12


reaches operational milestone and looks to expand


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Waste to Energy


Waste to Energy giants given greenlight


15 16 Equipment


New Harvester Head models H423, H425 and H425HD


IRENA


Fast-Track energy transitions to win the race to zero


Industry News


Weltec builds biogas plant in Finland powered entirely by liquid manure


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