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Forest bioenergy describes the energy generated from the combustion of wood and wood wastes or biofuels derived from wood. Forest bioenergy has been heralded by some as a promising renewable energy source and condemned by others as having negative effects on the environment. Most International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate scenarios anticipate that bioenergy will play a critical role in reducing emissions from the energy sector. To learn some of the basics of forest bioenergy, read “Forest Bioenergy 101,” which covers how bioenergy is generated, where it is used, how it affects greenhouse gas emissions, and how its emissions are measured and accounted for. This explainer discusses concerns about the impacts of bioenergy generation and the methods policymakers may use to measure these impacts.