International Peat Conference Brussels 1994

International Peat Conference Brussels 1994

IPS, Directorate General XVII Editor: R.A. Robertson 90 pages

Contents:

Nature and distribution of peat and peatlands

R.A. Robertson, Peat Producer's Association, UK

An economic overview of the peat industry - Socio-economic data on the impact of industry in the regions where it is concentrated

Gerry Hood, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association

Peat for energy

Dan Asplund, Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)

Peat in horticulture and other non-energy uses

Gerald K. Schmilewski, Institut für Torf- und Humusforschung GmbH, Germany

Peatland conservation and restoration

Eddie O'Connor, Bord na Móna, Ireland

Appendix

Peat production technologies

Arvo Leinonen, Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)

Case Studies:

Energy supply and regional planning in the midlands of Ireland

Swedish Peat Research Foundation

Rauhalahti Power Plant, a case study on combined heat and power generation in Finland