ELUM: A spatial modelling tool to predict soil greenhouse gas changes from land conversion to bioenergy in the UK. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pogson, Mark; Richards, Mark; Dondini, Marta; Jones, Edward O.; Hastings, Astley; Smith, Pete
• Is Part Of: Environmental modelling & software. Volume 84(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 458
• Page End: 466
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Land-use change -- Bioenergy -- Soil carbon -- Greenhouse gas -- Soil organic matter model -- Spatial model; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Digital computer simulation -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Periodicals; Environmental Monitoring -- Periodicals; Computer Simulation -- Periodicals; Environnement -- Surveillance -- Logiciels -- Périodiques; Écologie -- Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Simulation par ordinateur -- Périodiques; Logiciels -- Périodiques; Computer software; Digital computer simulation; Ecology -- Computer simulation; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 363.70015118
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.07.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-8152

Abstract

Abstract: The ELUM Software Package spatially predicts the net soil greenhouse gas balance of land-use change to grow energy crops in the UK up to 2050. It is able to support a range of analyses of bioenergy, and was developed in consultation with anticipated users. Results can be obtained according to specific interests, viewed in the graphical interface and exported for a variety of purposes. The functionality of the software is demonstrated through different case studies, which show an array of applications. Highlights: ELUM models soil greenhouse gas balance of bioenergy land-use change in UK to 2050. It is based on the ECOSSE model, but quick and easy to use, with added features. It is able to support life-cycle assessments and policy making for bioenergy. Consultation with anticipated users guided usability and functionality. Greenhouse gas balance is highly dependent on initial land use and new energy crop.