Local charcoal as strategic tool for bioeconomy in “Vicenza Piccole Dolomiti” area
The project aims at creating new opportunities for the territory through the production of charcoal with innovative methods, dealing with technical aspects (related to the plant), with contractual aspects (related to the methods of use of forest) and economic aspects (related to the introduction of the charcoal itself in the local market).
The project main goals are related to the reorganization of the fragmented Forest Properties and the optimization of the local forest-wood chain, efficiently utilizing all the parts that can be obtained from trees (cascading trees), by orienting Forest Properties towards the correct remuneration of wood products.
The following activities will be implemented:
- Market information and awareness raising to communicate the high quality of the charcoal product and to increase awareness of potential buyers
- promotion of the zero-value scrap material, by transforming it into charcoal (forest-wood-energy chain). An innovative demonstration plant will be implemented, to add value to the tree in its entirety (cascading approach)
- aggregation of forestry parcels through innovative contractual forms
- workers training actions
"Construction of a prototype demonstration plant for the production of charcoal:
The goal of this macro-activity is the realization of the prototype of the charcoal production plant and the subsequent evaluation of both the production process and the product."
Analysis of the charcoal market:
The construction of a demonstration plant involves the production of charcoal, which must be brought to the market already in the design phase. This is accompanied by the need to verify the maturity of the market in implementing this type of product, characterized by being "local" and potentially certified, that is, capable of guaranteeing the legal and sustainable origin of the product. The aim is, therefore, to describe the meeting point between the supply and demand of local and certified charcoal, to provide precise data and indications on how to adapt the business model of the companies involved
Increase in the managed forest area:
The goal is to provide tools that can encourage the involvement and eventual entry of new members into the "Associazione Forestale Vicentina" and thus increase the woods managed by the Association itself. In fact, there are many owners distant from the forestry sector, including the so-called passive owners, and they are scarcely involved in the active management of the territory. The project will promote the involvement of owners, with the development and the relative application of innovative contractual models. In this way, the project will favour better planning and optimization of the supply chain, with consequent positive repercussions, both economic and silvicultural nature.
Training:
The project will activate the Training course for Forestry Operators (basic course and advanced course) according to regional legislation. The value of the activity lies in professionally qualifying the operators (owners or employees) of forestry companies, both from safety at work and that relating to the environmental management of forest resources. At the end of the courses, eligible students will have the opportunity to enrol in the Veneto regional register of forestry companies.
Presentazioni del Workshop “Buone Pratiche di Bioeconomia: un confronto tra progetti Europei sviluppati in Italia”
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Video - Le associazioni forestali: nuove sfide e certificazioni forestali - 28/09/2021
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Video - L’associazionismo forestale: testimonianze dal territorio 14/09/2021
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Video - Bosco o foresta: la scelta (obbligata?) dei territori 24/09/2021
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Article - CAREGA project and sustainable charcoal: what market opportunitie s?
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Article - Local charcoal as a strategic tool for the bioeconomy of the Little Vicentine Dolomites
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