4. Discussion
In this section we compare our estimates to a number of other
studies on energy wood potential and discuss the differences
between the models. In the comparison we apply the terms
theoretical, technical, and market potential, which are commonly
used in the literature (IPCC, 2011; Offermann et al., 2011).
Theoretical potential refers to woody biomass supply that is
limited only by biophysical constraints. Technical potential is
theoretical potential, where alternative uses of woody biomass
resources (food, fuelwood, and material products) are subtracted.
Market potential is the part of technical potential that can be
produced at an economically profitable level.