Chernobyl - a solution for the clean up of highly contaminated forests and woodlands

This study refers to a remedial action for woodlands and forests contaminated by the fall-out of radionuclides after the Chernobyl accident. This remedial action implies both the incineration of contaminated wood products and foliage, and the transformation of clean wood into paper pulp for industry. Based on existing inudstrial products, this remedial action can be justified by the sale of by-products, such as electricity and cardboard, that can pay for the necessary industrial investment. The pay-back return is estimated to be obtained in about five years. (orig.)