Biomass Connecting with the Future – Now!

Bio Global Industries, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2UU

12th September 2024

Come and join Biomass Connect and BGI for an afternoon learning about biomass crops and the many current and future end uses.

The event will focus on providing information on what you do with biomass after growing and harvesting it. It will showcase various innovations in the processing of biomass into products such as compost, biochar, pharmaceuticals, industrial timber and many other end uses. Such biomass utilisation presents opportunities to harness its potential and generate revenue while fostering a greener future. Grow a tree today for tomorrows future!

Throughout this event, we will showcase cutting-edge biomass innovations, successful business models, and impactful initiatives that highlight the environmental, and economic benefits and impacts of using biomass crops.

All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!

Programme

10:00 Welcome from DESNZ

10:30 Biomass Connect Demonstrator Hub Tour – Farm Walk

12:00 

• Speaker 1: TBC
• Speaker 2: TBC
• Willow Processing Demos

12:30

• Speaker 3: Kevin Clarke – KCC Packaging from Miscanthus
• Speaker 4: TBC
• Willow Processing Demos

13:00 Lunch

14:00

• Speaker 5: Márton Németh, Silvanus Forestry
• Speaker 6: Rod Morrison, Forestry Commisson. EIA Process
• Innovation Projects

15:00

• Speaker 7: Lawrence – Jubilee Seeds, Siphium and Switchgrass
• Speaker 8: John Hawkins, Reed Canary Grass
• Donaldson Group Demo – Making pellets from biomass

16:00

• Speaker 9: TBC
• Willow Wise Creations Demo – Laura Wilcox

17:00

• Aerated Static willow (ASP) composting technique demon – BGI

18:00 After party/networking with a BBQ using Charcoal made from biomass trees

How to Find us

These are the Google Map directions from St Mary’s Way, Chesham, HP5 to BGI Ltd Plantation HP5 2UU and Braidwood Campsite for parking:

Directions

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Google Earth map of the various locations for the BGI Demo Event