The available wood can be more or less suitable for chipping,
because other uses than chips production can be more economically
viable. According to studies in similar areas (Corintea, 2003;
Regione Liguria, 2011; Riba et al., 2012) and local expert opinion,
it has been estimate for Lombardy Region the desirable shares of
chips for each forest type, considering already biomass losses that
may occur along the supply chain (Table 3)