Community-Development through Small Scale Heat Utilizations of Woody Biomass

The Case Study on the Demonstration Project in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Abstract

This report is based on the research and practices about small scale heat utilization of woody biomass by the use of firewood and woody stoves in Ukiha city where is active in agriculture and forest industry. The process of heat utilization and the outcomes of this demonstration project were investigated through literature, field studies and interview surveys. The importance of securing diversity of members, efficiently utilization of woody biomass, and problems in project of firewood and woody stoves were then studied.