Risks in Biomass Processing and Use

The conference objective is to evaluate the possibilities of growing woody plants for mechanical, chemical, and energy use, and analyze the sources of wood biomass and the possibilities for its processing for energy purposes. Assess the legislative framework and the economic efficiency of biomass production variants, from the establishment of energy plantations and intensive stands to their management and subsequent processing. As part of the technology assessment, highlight the potential risks to people and the environment during the production, processing, and storage of biomass for energy purposes. Explore new methods of precision forestry in the quantitative and qualitative biomass assessment.

The conference's goal is also to present the results of the APVV 22-0001 project, titled Optimization of the Main Health and Safety Risks in the Use of Forest Biomass for Energy Purposes.

Topics:

Possibilities of fast-growing trees, availability and price assessment of biomass resources as a renewable energy source. Legislative framework and state support for the establishment and cultivation of energy plantations and stands. Trends in the production and utilization of biomass for mechanical, chemical, and energy purposes.
Effectiveness of biomass production technologies for mechanical, chemical, and energy use (from soil preparation, establishment and management of energy stands and plantations, harvesting to storage of energy raw materials).
Analysis and identification of the main risks affecting people and the environment during the production and processing of biomass and its subsequent storage.
Modern methods for monitoring, recording, and determining the volume and quality of biomass.

Important deadlines:

• Application submission: 30. 06. 2025
• Fee payment: 30. 07. 2025
• Paper acceptation for proceedings: 30. 06. 2025

Registration
Registration URL:  Application form

The condition for participation is a duly completed binding application form and proof of payment of the participation fee paid by bank transfer with a variable symbol by 30 July 2025 at the latest.

In the case of a request for an invoice, we require the name, exact name of the organisation, billing address, registration number, VAT number and names of the participants.

Instructions for authors:

• Papers and original research papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
• These must be developed according to the guidelines published in the conference invitation
• Submissions send electronically to the e-mail address: vlckova@tuzvo.sk 

Contact:
Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Ameliorations,
Faculty of Forestry,
Technical University in Zvolen,
T. G. Masaryka 24,
960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia
tel.: +421 45 5206 280;
e-mail: vlckova@tuzvo.sk; gejdos@tuzvo.sk