Land use planning for utilizing biomass residues in Tuscia Romana (central Italy): Preliminary results of a multi criteria analysis to create an agro-energy district. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Colantoni, Andrea; Delfanti, Lavinia; Recanatesi, Fabio; Tolli, Michela; Lord, Richard
• Is Part Of: Land use policy. Volume 50(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Land use management -- Agro-energy district -- Multi criteria analysis -- Biomass; Land use -- Periodicals; Land use -- Government policy -- Periodicals; Sol, Utilisation du -- Périodiques; Sol, Utilisation du -- Politique gouvernementale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 333.7305
• DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2015.09.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-8377

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: We assessed the potential amount of agro-forestry biomass of different origins in central Italy. The location of exist energy plants was analyzed. Biomass availability, energy potential and transport infrastructure were considered. We investigated territorial features using multi criteria models and GIS approaches. Best decisions to develop an energy plant were identified at the local scale. Abstract: This study provides a preliminary agro-environmental, economic and energetic analysis to critically evaluate the biomass potential of an area of central Italy (Tuscia Romana). This area is selected as representative for agro-forestry from its orographic characteristics, climatic conditions, land use and potential energy sources. Accordingly, the model we have obtained could be used for other similar areas of central Italy. We have assessed the potential agro-forestry biomass availability, energy potential and transport infrastructure using multi criteria analysis and geographic information system approaches. Finally, optimum locations to develop an energy plant were identified. This model could be applied at a local level to help deliver environmental policy.