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Part of this is from dumb EU policy, which classifies woodchips as 'renewable energy':

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/3/4/18216045/ren...

Thus fueling demand for these sort of plantations.

The EU is discussing large investments in green and sustainable. But they do not need to invest, they just need to change rules and laws. But unfortunately spending money makes politicians much more likable. This will not end well

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