• the direct product of photosynthesis (for example plant matter – leaves, stems, etc.) or
• the indirect product of photosynthesis (for example animal mass resulting from the consumption of plant matter).

Types of biomass that are used to provide bioenergy include:

• wastes streams, including residues from forestry and related industries
• recycled wood
• agricultural residues and agrifood effluents
• manures
• the organic fraction of municipal solid waste
• separated household waste and sewage sludge
• purpose grown energy crops including short rotation forestry, miscanthus grass, etc.

What is Biofuel?
Biofuel is a term used for biomass which has been prepared/upgraded to provide bioenergy.
Biofuel can be either:
solid biofuel, e.g. wood pellets, straw.
liquid biofuel e.g. biodiesel, which can be used as a vehicle fuel.