Wildfire Resilience and Biomass Supply TR2024-02
The intensified fire season of 2023 in Canada and other countries necessitates urgent efforts to promote wildfire resilience while facilitating a sustainable and reliable biomass supply. Wildfire management involves prevention and mitigation treatments such as thinning, as well as post-fire harvest activities including the sustainable extraction of biomass from affected areas. However, the complexities and risks associated with the conditions of recently burned areas make it challenging to manage the collection of this biomass.
On October 5, 2023, a hybrid workshop titled “Wildfire Resilience and Biomass Supply,” organized by IEA Bioenergy Task 43 and Université Laval, brought together experts from Canada, Europe, Australia, and the US to gather insights and best practices to promote sustainable wildfire and biomass management. The workshop commenced with introductory remarks from Dr. Vincent Roy (NRCan, Canadian Forest Service [CFS]), followed by seven presentations.