Promoting biomass energy utilization through village level self-governance institutions. Typically, non-commercial sources of fuelwood are located within 20 kms from the end users. Secondary sources of woodfuel are residues from logging and wood processing industries. Recent observations have also indicated that except for localised areas, fuelwood use is not a main cause of deforestation. Appropriate policies in the forestry and agriculture sector can facilitate the sustainable production and good use of fuelwood without undermining the conditions necessary for the production of wood products.
Adequate policies can support, environmental management and social development.
The projections also indicate that the consumption patterns for fuelwood are not going to drastically change and that there will be no serious fuelwood shortage to year 2010. The book deals in depth with the biomass production and requirement in South Asia, with specific reference to India.