Introduction
The Borders Woodfuel Forum arose from the division of the South
of Scotland Woodfuel forum (introduced in February 2012) into two
smaller woodfuel forums, these being the Borders Woodfuel Forum and
Dumfries and Galloway Woodfuel Forum. This division was made
due to the geographical expanse of the area covered by Forestry
Commission Scotland South Scotland Conservancy. Residents of South
Scotland are welcome at either regional forum.
Meetings
Upcoming meetings:
Opportunities for adding value to woodfuel through
drying
12 June 2014, St Boswells, Scottish Borders
A Free seminar to outline the opportunities
associated with adding value to local woodfuel (chips and logs)
through the use of kilns and drying floors.
The event will examine the economics and technologies
associated with force drying woodfuel and provide a valuable
opportunity to learn more about small scale combined heat and power
technology. It will also provide the latest update on RHI
sustainability criteria and the Biomass Suppliers List.
For full details and to book, click
here.
Past meetings:
5th November 2013: Changing Approaches to Woodland
Management for Woodfuel Production.
This event discussed with woodland owners how, by using the
right expertise and equipment to plan, fell, extract and market
their timber, they can manage their woodland to maximise its
economic and environmental value and potentially create a new
revenue stream for their business through the production and use of
woodfuel.
13th November
2012
Borders Woodfuel Forum Meeting and
Low Impact Silvicultural Demonstration, Abbey St
Bathans
26th June
Biomass and Farm Woodland Management day at Woodend
farm, Duns - The inaugural meeting of the Borders Woodfuel
Forum.
See the presentations
from previous meetings.
Contact details
For further information, or to join the forum, please contact
Virginia Harden: [email protected]