Wood Waste Utilization in the Forest Industry: Innovations for Sustainable Management
Shivendra Verma
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Rajesh Kumar *
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Bhuvan Singh
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Chetna Sahu
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Pallavi Soni
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Sandeep Chetan
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Pradip Mohale
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Raman Choudhary
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Gulendri Netam
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Himanshu Khandekar
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Alok Singh Bargah
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Aishwary Kant Vaishnav
Department of Forest Products and Utilization, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Sankara, Patan, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The forestry sector produces considerable quantities of wood waste throughout the processes of harvesting, processing, and manufacturing. This waste poses a significant environmental challenge, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, the accumulation of waste in landfills, and the depletion of resources. The investigation data was collected in literature review and case studies of the related field. This study aims to analyse the challenges and opportunities related to the utilization of wood waste, emphasizing innovative technologies and strategies for sustainable management. We analyse both current and emerging uses of wood waste, such as bioenergy generation, composite materials, wood-derived chemicals, and soil enhancements. The study identifies integrated biorefineries and technological innovation as critical pathways for enhancing wood waste value.
Keywords: Wood waste, sustainable forestry, bioenergy, composite materials, forest industry, resource management