Bioenergy as a biodiversity management tool and the potential of a mixed species feedstock for bioenergy production in Wales

► The 'biomass productivity potential' of Welsh 'Less Favoured Areas' is estimated. ► The theoretical Fischer Tropsch fuel production potential is calculated. ► The Symons and Buswell equation is adjusted to reflect empirical data. ► Biogas production using biomass from Welsh 'Less Favoured Areas' is estimated. ► The potential impacts upon Welsh GHG reduction targets are calculated.