Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations IEA Bioenergy Programme text Rome Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2010 monographic viii, 92 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. With growing pressure on energy resources and a heavy dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, the world faces two key energy-related problems: the lack of a secure and affordable supply, and the threat of overconsumption leading to irreversible environmental damage. As part of the solution to these problems, many countries are looking increasingly to their biomass-energy resources. This publication focuses on one major source of biomass energy -- woodfuels. It sets out principles, criteria and indicators to guide the sustainable use of woodfuel resources and the sustainable production of charcoal. It is designed to help policy- and decision-makers in forestry, energy and environment agencies, non-governmental and other civil-society organizations and the private sector ensure that the woodfuel sector reaches its full potential as an agent of sustainable development."--back cover "IEA Bioenergy."--Cover. Fuelwood crops Energy policy Sustainable forestry Power resources Biomass energy Renewable energy sources 9789251066034 (pbk.) 9251066035 (pbk.) 0258-6150 http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/i1673e/i1673e00.pdf http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/i1673e/i1673e00.pdf