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<p>In order to receive support, biomass electricity generators are required to comply
with the UK’s strict sustainability criteria, which ensure that only sustainable biomass
is used by the generators.</p><p> </p><p>Where woody biomass is sourced from forests,
to receive support, the forests must be managed in accordance with sustainable management
practices that require the maintenance and replanting of the forest, demonstration
that deforestation is not occurring, and that biodiversity, soil and water are protected,
among other requirements.</p><p> </p><p>The forthcoming Biomass Strategy will set
out recommendations for further enhancing the UK’s stringent biomass sustainability
criteria.</p>
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