Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in York & Humber Area

Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in York & Humber Area: Benefits and Impacts.

 Friday 19th January, 09:00 – 12:30 

(followed by complimentary lunch and field plot demonstration tour)

Bishop Burton College, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QG

This workshop is for those concerned with land use management in the area. Miscanthus & willow can diversify farm incomes & improve carbon storage, flood mitigation, & biodiversity in certain settings. 

Recommendations to increase biomass planting to meet UK carbon targets have implications for farmers. This workshop will provide information about the benefits &impacts of these crops to farmers &stakeholders. 

The workshop will present & seek feedback on:

• The latest scientific evidence about the benefits & impacts of these crops
• Local examples showing where best to grow these crops to optimise benefits &minimise impacts
• Estimates of potential crop yields &income
• Landscape visualisations of these crops in the local area.

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