Today, more than 30 million hectares of Namibian rangeland are affected by high densities of encroaching woody species. Although this constitutes an immense challenge, bush encroachment provides significant opportunities through bush control and value addition. The production of charcoal is a major contributor to the efforts of bush control for rangeland restoration. Not only is…
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What are the economic benefits for Namibia of an Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Plant near Tsumeb?
Over past years, NamPower and other partners have been exploring and realising the renewable energy potential of Namibia. One of these sources of renewable energy is biomass from encroacher bush, the removal of which provides more than only a source of energy but also sustainable employment opportunities, environmental benefits and other advantages. So what specifically…