COOL (COmpeting uses Of forest Land) is a European research project carried out between 2012 and 2014. The project is within the two ERA-Nets WoodWisdom-Net 2 and Bioenergy.
Its focus was on analyzing the trade-offs and synergies arising from the production and use of energy wood in five European countries (Finland, Germany, Norway, Slovenia and Spain).
Special wmphasis was put on the participation of the stakeholders and the inclusion of their perspectives by interviews, questionnaires and workshops.