Therefore, research and development in the bioeconomy should be strengthened, and public policies related to forestry and economic development should be more focused on the bioeconomy in the Nordic countries. Nevertheless, the possibility of combining policies and integrating approaches at the Nordic level should be investigated as this could further enhance the wood energy use. A common Nordic fund could be established for providing financial support to the development and pilot projects of new and innovative wood energy systems. Co-operation in this regard should be done with The Working Group for Renewable Energy as well as with Nordic Energy Research, both under the Nordic Council of Ministers.