Definition (also indicating criteria for low and high score) Weight of the

Dimension FINAL DEFINITION

USAMV GEA URBASOFIA Dimension (1-5)
Local fit Natural distribution area: - exists in spontaneous flora as a species or variety, Assesement on availability: if the plant is appearing natural in Baia Mare region, Capacity and easyness of the plant to grow in the selected area, the higher the 5
meets the edaphic conditions, thermal constancy for the entire experimental this is a strong proof that the plant fits to local agro-climatic (soil temerature, air score, the better the plant grows (might be necessary to assess the local fit of
vegetation cycle (can reach the sum of temperature degrees), average amount temperature, precipitation, air humidity) circumstances, and more or less to the each plant according to the characteristics of each pilot site) [very high weight of
of precipitation. The general elements that must be taken into account for the available soil conditions as well this dimension in the scoring system - 5/5]
structuring of energy plant crops are: location, plant species, crop structure,
plant life, need for chemicals, unique characteristics, habitat, research.

Phytoremediation The species must prove the capacity to extract through the root system, the If the species are dedicated for phytoremediation, their capacity to capture heavy capacity of the plant to extract the specific contaminat of the site. the higher the 5
capacity foliar apparatus of the heavy metals found in the soils, and at the same time to metals has to be proved by literature. Scoring volume of HM capturing mg/kg, capacity, the higher the score (might be necessary to assess it against the
be able to capitalize outside the consumption by animals, respectively number of potential heavy metals captured increase the scoring up to 5 characterisitcs of each pilot site) [very high weight of this dimension in the
humans. scoring system - 5/5]
Timing of First IF the earliest harvest is in first year we can provide 5 out of 5, if the first harvest 4
Harvest is only in 2nd year give 4, if later on like 3rd year give 3. Those plant which do
not provide biomass feedstock give zero score.
Life-cycle duration Choosing perennial plant species depending on the duration of project the longer life-cycle the longer sustainability for the bioenergy project, however it [intermediate weight of this dimension in the scoring system] 3
implementation as well as the possibilities of recovery easy source of is essential to achieve the first harvest ASAP (if it is possible in late 2021 or
bioenergy. 2022), in order to ensure the biomass fuel stream to bioenergy project

Time horizons (safe It is considered that the extraction duration is difficult to appreciate because it Lack of litreture and measuring approach on decontamination process: number
for human activity) depends on a number of other factors, but not before 4-5 years.
Time horizons (safe In Baia Mare there is a historical contamination and at present there is no
only for industrial source of contaminants, so it can be considered that around 3-3.5 years the
uses) surface could be used.
Biomass produced Depending on the cultivated species, climatic year, applied technology, biome
and applications can vary between 7.2 -10.5 t ha-1 DM (Salix and Myschanthus)
Value chains / Positive effects can be observed especially in the field of environmental
cascading use protection, they maintain and improve soil biodiversity, protect against floods,
promote useful local entomofauna, provide a favorable environment for birds
and rodents, reduce carbon dioxide concentration by sequestration in the soil
and photosynthesis , helps to restore degraded land, can be real filters for
chemicals or sediments used in agriculture and can improve water quality.
of years, level of decontamination by different species, etc. This segment is
measured on long-term, after 1-2 decades
In this perspective the herbaceous plants receive the maximum score, while
woody species with long-term lifetime receive less scoring because the sooner is acceptable for industrial uses the shorter the time, the higher the score [high
acceptable for industrial uses the choosen sites the better
The higher the score the bigger the quantity on usable biomass produced
The most diverse usability of the biomass feedstock the higher score
number of years necessary to reduce the site's contamination to a level that is 4
fully safe for human activity (e.g. housing, recreation, urban agriculture,...) the
shorter the time, the higher the score [high weight of this dimension in the
scoring system 4/5]
number of years necessary to reduce the site's contamination to a level that is 3.5
weight of this dimension in the scoring system - 3.5/5]
quantity of usable (i.e. upcyclable) biomass produced in a harvest cycle. The 3.5
higher the score the bigger the quantity on usable biomass produced [high
weight of this dimension in the scoring system - 3.5/5] (yield of dry biomass in
t/ha)
level of usability of the biomass (e.g. how many applications does it have within a 3
cascading value chain?). The higher the score, the higher the usability
[intermediate weight of this dimension in the scoring system - 3/5]

Landscaping There are multiple uses of the species, from improving the diversity of the Landscaping aspect of the species: the flowering plant or highly greenish plant aesthetical value / landscaping qualities of the plant. potential to provide 1.5
qualities / Ecosystem landscape to stimulating national economic development through the (greenwall) revceive higher score, weight of this parameter has, however, ecosystem services. the higher the value/qualities, the higher the score
Services possibility of obtaining substantial profits and improving the quality of the medium importance [low/intermediate weight of this dimension in the scoring system 1.5/5]
environment by reducing the use of fossil energy.
Cost Financial sustainability of the cultivation of the given plant, the less maintenance financial sustainability of the cultivation. The more sustainable, the higher the 3
cost on long-term period, the higher score, medium weight in the scoring system score. [intermediate weight in the scoring system - 3/5]
- 3/5
TOTAL SCORE

NOTE: in order to have the most scientifically-grounded scoring system, when it

is possible to have precise quantitative data, I would suggest that we propose a
formula to calculate the score (from 1 to 10) in a proportional way
e.g. if plant A produces a yield of 50 t/ha; plant B 30 t/ha; plant C 15 t/ha, and
plant D 5 t/ha ---> we set the limits keeping the lowest and highest value:
SCORE 1: 5t/ha / SCORE 10: 50 t/ha and then we caluclate the score for the
others --> plant B: 30:50=x:10 --> plant B score =6 // plant C 15:50=x:10 --> plant
C score =3
 Remediation Option Local Fit Phytoremediation Capacity

WEIGHTED
SCORE SCORE WEIGHTED SCORE
SCORE
Cannabis sativa 4 20 2 10
Salix viminalis 5 25 5 25
Paulownia tomentosa 4 20 3 15
Miscanthus giganteus 3 15 4 20
Populus canescens 4 20 2 10
Populus alba 4 20 2 10
Populus nigra L./tremula 5 30 3 30
Iris pseudacorus and germanica 5 40 4 40
Sorghum halpense 4 30 3 30
Buxus sempervirens 5 30 3 30
Reynoutria japonica 5 50 5 40
Silphium perfoliatum 4 40 4 40
Natural grassland (Eg. Carex
5 50 5 40
pendula)
Agrostis canina L. 5 50 5 40
Holcus lanatus L. 5 50 5 40
 Life-Cycle Duration Timing of First Harvest Time Horizons
for industrial uses
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
SCORE SCORE SCORE
SCORE SCORE SCORE
2 6 5 20 4 16
4 12 4 16 4 16
4 12 3 12 3 12
3 9 4 16 4 16
3 9 3 12 3 12
3 9 3 12 3 12
3 9 3 12 3 12
4 12 3 12 4 16
3 9 3 12 3 12
3 9 3 12 3 12
4 12 5 20 3 12
4 12 3 12 4 16
4 12 5 20 4 16
4 12 5 20 4 16
4 12 5 20 4 16
Time Horizons Biomass Produced and Applications Value Chains / Cascading Use
safe for human activity
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
SCORE SCORE SCORE
SCORE SCORE SCORE
4 14 2 7 5 15
4 14 5 17.5 3 9
4 14 5 17.5 4 12
4 14 4 14 4 12
4 14 4 14 4 12
4 14 4 14 4 12
5 17.5 3 10.5 4 12
5 17.5 1 3.5 4 12
5 17.5 2 7 4 12
5 17.5 1 3.5 4 12
5 17.5 5 17.5 4 12
5 17.5 4 14 4 12
5 17.5 1 3.5 2 6
5 17.5 1 3.5 2 6
5 17.5 1 3.5 25 75
 Landscaping Qualities Cost Total Score (non-
weighted) TOTAL
WEIGHTED
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED SCORE
SCORE SCORE
SCORE SCORE
3 4.5 4 12 35 124.5
4 6 5 15 43 155.5
4 6 4 12 38 132.5
4 6 4 12 38 134
4 6 4 12 35 121
4 6 4 12 35 121
3 4.5 1 3 33 140.5
5 7.5 2 6 37 166.5
3 4.5 2 6 32 140
3 4.5 2 6 32 136.5
3 4.5 3 9 42 194.5
5 7.5 4 12 41 183
3 4.5 5 15 39 184.5
3 4.5 5 15 39 184.5
3 4.5 5 15 62 253.5
 AVG SCORE
per Dimension

12.5
15.6
13.3
13.4
12.1
12.1
14.1
16.7
14.0
13.7
19.5
18.3
18.5
18.5
25.4