Wastes generated in primary and secondary wood-product factories
are biomass resources (Skog and Rosen, 1997). The intended
use of this biomass can be divided into energy and non-energy
applications. The use of biomass for energy involves combustion
to meet the energy needs of homes and industrial enterprises.
Non-energy uses include the production of composite boards and
wood pulp, land reclamation, animal bedding materials, landscaping,
and agricultural mulch; the remainder is sent to landfills
(MERAF, 2002; Murphy et al., 2007).