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This case study explores the use of willow as fodder for animals at Chester Zoo. It delves into their planting and harvesting regimes, the browse preferences of the various animals and the economics of the operation.

Understanding the terminology around Carbon, Land Use, and Net Zero Goals.A guide to the terms, acronyms and terminology used.

A double-sided factsheet with information about a project growing Miscanthus as animal bedding on one side, and some general Miscanthus facts and growing, establishment and harvesting information on the other side.Miscanthus for Animal Bedding and Miscanthus - A factsheet.

This case study explores the problems faced by the Bodsworth's in a Eucalyptus plantation in Wales due to frost damage. In a bid to explore biomass production for household heating and as a potential revenue stream, David and Susan Bodsworth of Tanllan Farm, Llangeitho, are keen to share their experiences with the farming community. The Bodsworths’ story at Tanllan Farm highlights some of the challenges faced by farmers seeking to diversify into biomass production.  David commented that although the Eucalyptus tree has a great potential for producing biomass, perhaps the location of his site was not entirely suitable.