Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 1CV.2
Biomass supply and value chains for energy and products
Carbon Balance in the Atmosphere through Forest Growth and the Utilization of Wood Products - By Comparing Scenarios with and without the Use of Forest Products.
Short Introductive summary
This study investigates the long-term impact of forest biomass utilization on atmospheric CO2 concentrations in Japan over a 200-year period. It compares two scenarios: one with active forest biomass utilization (for energy and construction materials) and one without any harvesting (using coal and concrete instead). The research uses growth models and life cycle assessment (LCA) to estimate CO2 absorption and emissions.
Presenter
Hirotaka KOMATA
Sapporo City University, JAPAN
Presenter's biography
Dr. Hirotaka Komata is an associate professor in Sapporo City University, Japan. He received his Ph. D. from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in 2012. His research interests focus on creating a better system of wood utilization by social scientific approach.
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Co-authors:
C. Kayo, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, JAPAN
Session reference: 1CV.2.2