Case Study: Biofiltration blocks of Short Rotation Coppice willow used for riparian protection to reduce nutrient run-off into the water environment.
This case study explores the use of blocks of willow as riparian protection in order to reduce nutrient run-off into the water environment.
A growers guide to short rotation coppice willow varieties for biomass
The Lot 1 Innovation project ‘Accelerating Willow Breeding and Deployment’ project led by Rothamsted Research has just released a ‘Growers guide to short rotation coppice willow (SRCw) varieties for biomass’.
Harvesting of Short Rotation Coppice Willow
Efforts to reduce harvesting costs by improving the performance and reliability of the harvesters and chip collection system are essential for the profitability of the willow biomass production.
How does Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow affect biodiversity?
In this article, we provide insight into the dynamics of interaction of SRC willow and its effect on plant and animal biodiversity.
Agricultural Biomass for Energy Crops Series: Short Rotation Coppice Willow
Bioenergy Europe’s first video of a series of four dedicated to #bioenergy feedstock coming from #agriculture, both perennial energy crops and agricultural residues. In this video we focus on Short […]
Biomass Connect Webinar No. 9
This webinar will focus mainly on Short Rotation Coppice willow and Miscanthus crops but many of the issues addressed will be familiar to any perennial biomass crop. Our very knowledgeable panel have dealt with most of these issues over the years so have first hand experience of how to find a solution whenever reality throws a curveball.
Umberleigh Barton Farm Case Study
Added: 4th Dec. 2023 This case study features a successful farm-scale community heating scheme using short rotation coppice (SRC) willow as a fuel source. The project has been cost-effective and provided a range of benefits, including energy self-sufficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and potential biodiversity enhancements.
Case Study: SRC Willow – self supply and use in a farm-scale community heating scheme
This case study features a successful farm-scale community heating scheme using short rotation coppice (SRC) willow as a fuel source. The project has been cost-effective and provided a range of benefits, including energy self-sufficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and potential biodiversity enhancements.
The effect of SRC Willow on Biodiversity
A look at how Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow can have a positive effect on biodiversity both in than plantation itself and the surrounding areas.
SRC Willow for Environmental Protection and Wastewater Management
As part of the Biomass Connect Launch Event at the recent Low Carbon Agriculture show, Chris Johnston of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) gave a fascinating talk on the use of Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) Willow for environmental protections and wastewater management.