GIS-based methodology for Chernobyl contaminated land management through biomass conversion into energy—a case study for Polessie, Ukraine

• Title: GIS-based methodology for Chernobyl contaminated land management through biomass conversion into energy—a case study for Polessie, Ukraine

Author: Goor, F. / Davydchuk, V. / Vandenhove, H.

Reference: Biomass and Bioenergy, 25 (4), p.409-421, Oct 2003

doi: 10.1016/S0961-9534(03)00034-5

Keywords: Chernobyl; Radiocaesium; Biomass; Renewable energy; Short rotation coppice; Geographic information system (GIS)

Abstract: The district of Polessie was chosen to illustrate a methodology aiming to assess the type, extent and distribution of the existing and potential biomass resources in the rural areas contaminated by Chernobyl fallout in Ukraine. Three biomass systems were envisaged: forestry, short rotation coppice (SRC) and perennial grasses.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953403000345