ENFOR - Energy from the forest

The ENFOR program, in effect since 1978. is reviewed in light of its object ives and accomplishments. ENFOR has made a difference in forest science and our knowledge and understanding of forest biomass production and the techn ology to increase the use of forest bioenergy. ENFOR successes include the Forest Biomass Inventory of Canada; the FORCYTE Model; the understanding of whole-tree harvesting/nutrient cycling; the Carbon Budget Model of the Can adian Forest Sector; and the development and testing of species, clones, an d production technologies for energy plantations. The promotion of the prog ram through various types of technology transfer in the field is a major su ccess. ENFOR and its successor programs will strive for closer cooperation and integration of forest bioenergy activities and energy delivery systems, which should increase the supply of forest biomass while contributing to t he reduction of environmental stress.