The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate change, has recognized the significant GHG mitigation potential of biomass – as much as 80 to 90%.
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While both fossil fuels such as coal and biological materials like wood pellets emit carbon dioxide, the source of CO2 determines the impact on the atmosphere.
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Forest activities in Canada are highly regulated and backed by comprehensive compliance , enforcement and monitoring of forest management practices.
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It is a fundamental requirement of sustainable forestry that the carbon stock in forests remains stable or increases over time.
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Canada’s forest sector is highly integrated and maximizes the value of every tree – our wood pellet sector exists primarily to make better use of forests that are already being harvested.