SRC Willow for Environmental Protection and Wastewater Management
February 20, 2023
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.
Biomass Connect’s Project Manager Jeanette Whitaker Speaking at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show
February 20, 2023
As part of our launch event at the recent Low Carbon Agriculture show Jeanette Whittaker of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Project Manager of Biomass Connect gave a presentation outlining the project and telling a packed audience what to expect in the years to come.
Agricultural Student Opportunity
February 20, 2023
Calling all agricultural students! Are you interested in the Net Zero challenge and the role that biomass crops have in meeting these targets? If so, then read on. Envirocrops is […]
Biomass Connect at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show
February 16, 2023
We’ve now had a week to recover from a busy couple of days at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show! What an amazing show it was. Not only did Biomass Connect […]
Perennial biomass crops are included in the Environmental Land Management (ELM) Scheme.
January 31, 2023
DEFRA recently published an update on how government will pay for land-based environmental and climate goods and services under its Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. The update, published last week (26th January 2023) currently applying only to England, specified that perennial biomass crops such as miscanthus, reed canary grass and tree species grown as short-rotation coppice are all included under the ‘permanent crops’ category within the ELM schemes.
The UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology publish mini review on the role of Biomass for UK energy generation
January 18, 2023
On the 12th of January 2023 the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology published a brief review (POST Note) on the status and role of Biomass in UK energy generation. […]
“Net Zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st Century”: UK’s Net Zero Review calls for urgent actions
January 16, 2023
‘Mission Zero’ – the Independent Review of Net Zero was published on Friday 3rd January 2023 by MP Chris Skidmore. The 340-page report makes calls for 25 key actions by […]
Harvesting SRC Willow in Norfolk
January 12, 2023
The Biomass Connect project has been given the opportunity to proceed with a willow Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) harvest at a trial site at Easton College in Norfolk. There are […]
Global Hydrogen, an energy solutions company, is proud to announce the launch of its modular micro biogas plants
January 09, 2023
The global hydrogen project is an ambitious endeavour to revolutionise how we generate, store, and use energy. This project will involve the development of a network of hydrogen production and […]
Latest Technical Articles
Presentation: Crops to Products
Slides from a recent Biomass Connect presentation about the potential end-uses of biomass crops. By Jeanette Whitaker from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Type: Presentation
Date: December 2023
Crop: All Biomass Crops
Keywords: Biomass Crops, Uses, Products, End Uses, Environmental Uses
Field Report: Comparing bird communities in willow and Miscanthus crop fields
This report outlines a three-day bird survey conducted at two farms, one in Devon and the other in Somerset. One farm had a mixed age willow crop, while the other had a miscanthus crop. The aim of the surveys was to record and map the birds seen at each farm to see what benefits each crop may have for different species.
Type: Report
Date: 25th January 2024
Crop: Willow, Miscanthus
Keywords: Willow, Miscanthus, Biodiversity, Birds
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.
Type: Case Study
Date: 4th December 2023
Crop: Willow
Keywords: Willow, Case Study, Farm
Why integrate Biomass Crops into Agroforestry Systems?
When incorporated into agroforestry systems, biomass crops contribute in various ways, including, support for pollinator populations, biodiversity enhancement, flood risk reduction, minimized runoff and soil erosion, improved water quality, increased soil carbon sequestration, improved soil health and contribute to climate change mitigation
Type: Technical Article
Date: 23rd November 2023
Crop:
Keywords: Agroforestry