Inefficient means of data collection and information interpretation are crucial
information barriers for project developers. Accurate information on biomass availability,
and existing uses and related information such as burning characteristics, collection,
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handling, transportation costs, and etc are very important for energy planners, project
developers and bioenergy equipment manufacturers. However, such information is
insufficiently available and difficult to accurately predict. It is, therefore, essential to put
more effort and resources to develop effective means of data collection and transferring the
useful information to the target groups.