Wood, Wood Everywhere, But Where’s the End?
Did you know that Montenegro produced a whopping 83,888 thousand cubic meters of firewood last year? Yes, you read that right – nearly 84 million cubic meters! And that’s not all – pellet production reached 14.04 thousand tons. But who’s burning all this wood and where does it all go?
Where Does the Wood Go?
The biggest consumer is households with 71.52 thousand cubic meters, industry used 53.19 thousand, and other sectors 38.49 thousand cubic meters. Sounds like everyone in Montenegro breathes wood! But what does this mean for the forests and nature? Is this sustainable or are we heading for an ecological disaster?
Stats That Spill the Beans
Monstat released a detailed wood fuel balance including production, import, export, transformation, and consumption. This balance also covers other energy sources like coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar energy. But wood still dominates as the primary energy source for households.
What Does This Mean for Us?
While the world shifts to renewable energy, Montenegro still depends heavily on firewood. Is it tradition, economics, or lack of alternatives? And what happens if forests get overexploited?
Juicy Tidbits and Controversies
While these numbers skyrocket, local authorities in Herceg Novi are letting a convicted arsonist work in the public sector with direct access to the terrain. Coincidence? Or a sign that forest and fire problems are being ignored?
The Bottom Line
Firewood production and consumption in Montenegro are huge and growing. But is it sustainable? Will the forests survive this pressure? And what can we, as citizens, do? Maybe it’s time to stop wearing rose-colored glasses and start asking – where is this all heading?
So, what do you think? Is wood the future or the past? Drop a comment, share your story, or just crack a joke – this is the place for all of it!
