Short rotation forestry

Short rotation forestry - get the low down on Eucalyptus

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 16:11

 

The article below was first published in the October 2010 edition of Forestry and Timber news. For more information on the magazine click this link. 

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Project management of energy crop planting at East Midlands Airport

This project followed the completion of a feasibility study looking at the potential of growing energy crops on land owned by East Midlands Airport. Crops for Energy is project managing the planting of 29 hectares of willow over three years. The fuel produced will ultimately be used in a biomass boiler providing heating to the terminal building.

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Energy Crop Options

Energy crop growing is a long term investment for farmers and land owners and it is crucial that you make the right choice for you. There are a variety of options available and you should base your choice on the land available and the requirements of the end user. Energy crop options include:

 

  • Short rotation coppice
  • Miscanthus
  • Reed Canary Grass
  • Switch grass
  • Short rotation forestry
  • Broadleaved coppice

Short Rotation Coppice (SRC)

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