Description

Human utilisation of the environment for other purposes than feeding.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bio17

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Biosphere

Sub-category

Sub-category for FEP

Biosphere process

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Material use is considered in the Biosphere Interaction Matrix (SKB R-10-37) but not in the Radionuclide Model (RM). Regolith(peat), primary producers and other biota may be material supply to humans, but according to present conditions and practice in the area these interactions is considered insignificant and not necessary to include in the RM. Nevertheless, although not specifically addressed, external exposure which is included in the radionuclide model is assumed to cover also external exposure from material use. The handling is further described in the SR-Site Biosphere synthesis report, SKB TR-10-09, and in the ecosystem reports, SKB TR-10-01, -02 and -03.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Biosphere process report, R-10-37, Section(s) 6.2.2