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Ansty Manor, Wiltshire

This case study provides details of a biomass boiler in a large domestic house with a swimming pool.

Fernhill Farm

Fernhill Farm is an ambitious renovation of a derelict 17^th century farmhouse and farm buildings linked by a mini district heating scheme.

Wills Barn, Yeo Valley Organic

This case study provides details of a domestic scale biomass boiler in a low energy building used for educational visits, training and conferences.

Coppicing

Short rotation forestry - get the low down on Eucalyptus

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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.

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)