Table 3 Sustainability indicators for identifying grassland suitable for SRC
From: Envisioning the sustainability of the production of short rotation coppice on grassland
Sustainability objective | Sustainability indicator |
|---|---|
Securing the satisfaction of basic human needs | Grassland no longer needed for animal feed production |
Sustainable use of renewable resources | Grassland with suitable natural conditions with regard to temperature and water availability for fast growing trees |
Grassland with no particular function for the protection of biodiversity or ground water | |
Sustainable development of real, human, and knowledge capital | Grassland without feedstock functions for biogas plants |
Autonomous self support | Employment and income by grassland use |