IEA bioenergy agreement task IX harvesting and supply of woody biomass for energy 1992 – 1994

The achievements of Task IX Harvesting and Supply of Woody Biomass for Energy are discussed. The main achievements are an increased industrial involvement in the Task, an improved contact between researchers dealing with ecological issues and those working with R,D&D of harvesting and supply systems, development of a spread-sheet decision support system to evaluate integrated biomass to heat or electricity systems, and a greater awareness of the importance to control and improve fuel feedstock quality in all stages of harvesting and supply systems.