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Forest operations in coppice: Environmental assessment of two different logging methods

2016

Wood is a renewable resource and it actively contributes to enhance energy production under a sustainable perspective. However, harvesting, transport and use of wood imply several consequences and impacts on environment. There are different ways for managing forests dedicated to wood production and a sustainable approach is fundamental to preserve the resource. In this context, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a useful tool for estimating the environmental impacts related to renewable resources. Traditional coppice is a common approach for forest management in several areas, including southern Europe and, specifically, Italy, Spain and the Balkans. Due to different terrain conditions, differe…

EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringWood productionbusiness.industryEnvironmental impact Life Cycle Assessment No-industrial forestry Renewable energy Soil emissions Southern Europe020209 energyLoggingForest managementEnvironmental engineering02 engineering and technology010501 environmental sciencesFirewood01 natural sciencesPollutionEnvironmental protection0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringEnvironmental ChemistryEnvironmental impact assessmentEnergy sourcebusinessWaste Management and DisposalLife-cycle assessmentSettore AGR/06 - Tecnologia Del Legno E Utilizzazioni Forestali0105 earth and related environmental sciencesRenewable resourceScience of The Total Environment
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Measurements of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) in diffuse soil emission using the static closed-chamber method

2015

Measurements aimed to evaluate the contribution of natural and anthropogenic gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) to the atmosphere are critical for monitoring and mitigating the impact of this highly toxic air contaminant. Notwithstanding, the amounts of GEM originating from different sources are difficult to be estimated, since specific protocols dictating the most appropriate sampling and analytical techniques are lacking. This study was aimed to test a methodological approach enables to measure GEM released through diffuse degassing from the soil, a mechanism that in volcanic and geothermal areas significantly contributes to the discharge of geogenic fluids to the atmosphere. A static closed…

mercury soil emission solfatara craterSettore GEO/08 - Geochimica E Vulcanologia
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