Arboreal energy plantations in Hungary

Abstract

In Hungary more and more expert studies base the increase of the proportion of renewable energy sources on biomass utilization. The favourable local natural conditions provide opportunities for large-scale biomass production. The aims of growing arboreal energy plantations are the following: production of a greater amount of fuel having good combustion characteristics in a short period of time at low expense. The clarification of the concepts and ranges of duties with respect to these plantations are necessary for them to be spread and accepted among farmers, as well as for the strain of supports. The legal control of the deployment, maintenance and stopping of the plantations is also important.