The Economics of Forest Energy Plantations: An Empirical Enquiry
研究了加拿大安大略省东部森林能源种植园的经济可行性，比较了不同管理系统的生物质生产回报，并估算了区域生产潜力，发现对土地所有者而言可能是一项经济上可行的投资。
Biomass from forest plantations has been recognized as a viable alternative to conventional energy resources. In eastern Ontario, Canadian research into the biotechnological aspects of tree cultivation and plantation management is now at an advanced stage. The technology for conversion of biomass to usable energy is also well established. The economic feasibility of energy plantations in Ontario remains unclear, however. In this paper returns to biomass production under alternative management systems are estimated and compared. Potential regional production levels are also estimated, and end-use alternatives are considered. Results of the analysis indicate that forest energy plantations may be an economically viable investment for landowners in eastern Ontario.