Is energy cropping in Europe compatible with biodiversity? - Opportunities and threats to biodiversity from land-based production of biomass for bioenergy purposes

► We study six EU countries for compatibility of renewable energy and biodiversity. ► Biomass demand for bioenergy may lead to conversion of valuable habitats. ► Land based biomass harvesting has biodiversity effects that vary across Europe. ► Different effects are valid for biomass production in varying land resource types. ► Biomass from urban green and recreation areas is promising resource.